On 18 July 2025, ProBono.Org Durban commemorated Nelson Mandela Day by hosting a special workshop and tea for the elderly at the Sibongile Senior Citizen’s Club in K Section, KwaMashu.
The event began with an informative session introducing the services offered by ProBono.Org. Our intern, Fezile Latha, led a discussion on the importance of mental health and the rights of the elderly. She emphasised the need to safeguard these rights while promoting holistic well-being—mental, emotional, physical, and financial. Attendees were encouraged to stay physically active to maintain independence, and to seek support from psychologists or social workers when facing challenges. Fezile also highlighted the importance of financial literacy and encouraged consulting with financial advisors to avoid scams.
This was followed by a presentation by our staff attorney, Pearl Khumalo, who addressed gender-based violence. She covered the definition of domestic relationships, types of abuse—with a special focus on elder abuse—and the process of applying for a protection order.
Our administrator and paralegal, Gugulethu Makhanya, shared valuable insights on the importance of having a will, encouraging the elderly to make use of ProBono.Org’s free will-drafting services.
The workshop concluded with a lively question-and-answer session, after which the Durban team served tea and enjoyed meaningful engagement with the elderly guests.
Johannesburg
Staff of the Joburg office assisted Ashraful Aid to pack food parcels at Wanderers’ Stadium on Mandela Day.
