Diepkloof
1.
The Diepkloof Joreta Area was established in
1989 with members hosting their area meetings on a rotational basis in their
own homes .The first three area representatives were Mesdames Mahlangu , Mokone, and Sebone. Thereafter
Chairpersons were elected and Mr. Mokgabudi
emerged as the first Chairperson followed by Messrs.’ Rampete, Mafisa and Mesdames
Mabalane Kgositsile and Masenya (Current Chairperson) in that chronological
order. Every member hosting was responsible for providing members in attendance
refreshments.
The
Diepkloof area ensured over the years that its members were kept abreast of the
latest trends and exposed to various lifestyle settings. The highlights of
these lifestyle settings included boarding Gautrain from Park Station to Menlyn,
Lion Park visits, Gold Reef City, Vaal River boat rides, Hartebeespoort dam and
Mauritius excursions.
The Diepkloof area also holds dignified
memorial services for departed members at their homes and/or prescribed venues.
The Devotion committee in conjunction with the Hospitality committee ensures
that our two banners are displayed in showcasing the glorious organisation that
Joreta has become to the bereaved families and all in attendance. Hymns underscored
by the spirit of dedication are also rendered by the area with refreshments
served by the Hospitality team to the attendees.
2.
Currently we meet at the Zone 1 Diepkloof
Multi – Purpose hall on Tuesdays depending on the availability of the hall.
3.
The meetings are occasionally halted when
there are birthday celebrations for our Octogenarians. These birthdays are always celebrated in grand
style befitting for such a milestone and as always the Hospitality team rises
up to the task of ensuring members and celebrants are well catered for.
4.
Our sick and/or housebound members are checked
and visited with dedication by our dedicated teams as assigned by our
committees who then provide feedback on the status of their wellbeing.
5.
Current membership stands at 156 with new
members joining almost each month.
6.
Heritage month is celebrated with zeal and
zest in song, dance and attire depicting the diversity of cultures that members
take pride in.
7.
Professionals from the Health sector, social
workers and NGOs established around GEPF
redress matters have addressed us at our
meetings. There is room for improvement in having our meetings graced by
individuals with expertise around issues of Wellness, Life coaching, Economic Empowerment,
Legacy building and other challenges pertaining to old age and remaining
relevant to society.
8.
Currently we have no sponsors and should
strive to have a strategic plan on resource mobilisation.
9.
We contribute R50 monthly contributions
towards lunch at our meetings.
10.
We need to improve our fundraising initiatives
to augment our programmes and activities.
11.
There are 2 banners at our disposal for
branding purposes.
12.
The area has a number of members who are in
essence stalwarts such as Mesdames Mtshali, Mokone, Sebone, Mabalane
Kgositsile, who generously sat with the Area Editorial Committee and
shared the information compiled.
