Witbank - Community Centre

 

Phyllis took us on a tour of the Township Community and medical Centre she has participated in developing. There was nothing of this kid for the 300,000 residents in the Township and now on this block exists an integrated group of medical, socail and professional services reaching into the Community - Inspiring Phyllis! 

Witbank - Turning Vision into Action

 
 

Witbank - Community Centre

 

This mother is leaving the Medical Centre located here in the Witbank Township. Phyllis and a number of groups have put their hand to developing a Community and Medical Centre for the poeple living in the Township. Prior to this being in existence there were no community or medical facilities for the population of over 300,000. TPretoria University now plays a significant part in the medical and dental aspects of the Centre, other services are also located on the site. 

Witbank - Community Centre

 

When we passed this cheery old man he was clearing a drain, and loving being part of something. 

Witbank - Commuity Centre Micro Business

 

Simon manages a group of people who grow and harvest vegetables as a means of both subsistence and support - he was ecstatic at having visitors and proud of the work, we loved it. 

Witbank - Township Community Services

 

I met Simon who is overseeing a workshop that among other things collects, bottles and sells honey. A particular interst for me given our comittment to Mirco Enterprise Development and its capacity to alleviate poverty. What was cool was when my camera came out a couple of more extroverted workers joined in for the snaps. 

Witbank - The Not So Silent Killer

 

The AIDS epidemic is huge in this country - again, an issue that is running far ahead of the capacity of the country and the health system to keep up it seems. This warning advertisement is painted in a public place in the Witbank Township. 

Witbank - Township Fruit Stalls

 
 

Witbank - Township

 

There are varying standards of housing ranging from newly arrived 'squatters' to people in Government supported housing; like many areas, South Africa has a strong rural urban migration and the infrastructure development can't keep pace. 

Witbank - Seniors Centre in the Township

 

A magnificent creation for a fantastic group of people. Phyllis has developed this service recently and it is growing and becoming a significant development for the elderly in the Township in Witbank. A brilliant example of Community transformation.