BY PHESHEYA IAN KUNENE
MBABANE – Her Majesty the Indlovukazi has showered the people of KaZondwako community with 121 baby blankets and shoes.
The gifts will be distributed at KaZondwako clinic to children who will be born on Christmas and New Year.
The goodies include consignments of Sneakers, Crocs, and Mini-Blankets (emabhayi) for new born babies and infants, which will be under the care of the KaZondwako Clinic management for safe keeping and distribution.
Her Majesty the Indlovukazi made the kind gesture through the Philani Maswati Charity Foundation, and the gifts was handed over to the Ministry of Health led by Minister Mduduzi Matsebula, along with Sister Ruth who represented the KaZondwako Clinic, and KaZondwako leader Chief Velamuva Maseko, at Nkhanini yesterday.
The Indlovukazi was represented by Ludzidzini Indvuna (Governor) Themba Ginindza, who said that this was as a follow-through to Her Majesty’s promise when she had attended the official opening of the KaZondwako Clinic.
“The Indlovukazi is compassionate towards the elderly and infants, and she was deeply touched by the plight of the grandchildren who had come with their grandparents to the official opening ceremony of the KaZondwako Clinic such that she made it her mission to provide these gifts for them,” Indvuna Ginindza said.
Mhlambanyatsi Inkundla Member of Parliament, Bonginkhosi Dlamini said he was grateful for the gifts from Their Majesties, stating that they would be beneficial to the underprivileged people of KaZondwako.
Meanwhile, Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula appreciated Their Majesties for having graced the official opening ceremony of the clinic and making the day memorable for all who were there.
He went on to relay his gratitude for the touching gesture of kindness and compassion.
“The Ministry is also thankful for the beautiful gifts from Their Majesties, and we ask that the KaZondwako Clinic officials should ensure that these items are kept safe and well taken care of. You should also inform the people that these are not from the Ministry of Health but they come from Her Majesty the Indlovukazi,” said Matsebula, who further revealed that the Ministry has prepared a gift for Her Majesty the Queen Mother.
The Minister also promised Her Majesty the Indlovukazi that the Ministry of Health would endeavor to partner with the Philani Maswati Charity Foundation and work collaboratively during all its outreach projects.
Chief Velamuva Maseko said that the gifts were testament to the great love that Their Majesties shared for the nation and the KaZondwako people.
He said they not only built the area a clinic but also provided things to close the gaps they noted which were a result of the plight they saw.
He further promised to personally ensure that the gifts distributed accordingly to get to the people that need them the most.