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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86487, member: 27"]
Staff from an ANC provincial office launched a donation campaign to deliver essential supplies directly to struggling Free State households.

The Provincial Secretary's Office Initiative kicked off
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[*]Employees pooled personal funds to purchase groceries and blankets.
[*]Workers wanted their organizational principles reflected in tangible community support.
[*]The team targeted areas where government assistance falls short.
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Polediso Motsoeneng distributed parcels in Bethlehem on 22 December 2025
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[*]Families received mealie meal, canned goods, and cooking oil.
[*]Blankets went to elderly residents and children in poorly heated homes.
[*]Motsoeneng framed the gesture as an obligation rather than charity.
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Free State residents face crop failures and factory closures
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[*]Winter temperatures regularly plunge below freezing across the province.
[*]Single parents and unemployed individuals got prioritized for aid packages.
[*]Local partnerships helped identify households requiring immediate intervention.
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Recipients used donations to prepare holiday meals
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[*]One elder credited her blanket for preventing cold-related illness.
[*]Children witnessed adults modeling generosity for the next generation.
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The drive aims for year-round sustainability beyond seasonal efforts
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[*]Staff encourage others to contribute time, goods, or promotional outreach.
[*]Similar collection campaigns emerged in Bloemfontein and Welkom recently.
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