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Mandela Day 2025 Dube & Pottas Giving Back! 💚

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”

At Dube & Pottas Inc., we believe that the heart of Social Work lies in service, not only to our patients and clients, but to the broader community. As Medical Social Workers in private practice, our mission is grounded in compassion, connection, and care. We are privileged to walk alongside individuals and families during some of their most vulnerable moments, and Mandela Day gives us a special opportunity each year to extend that care beyond our Social Worker’s Offices.

Serving others is not just a responsibility, it’s a calling. It reminds us of our shared humanity, strengthens our empathy, and reinforces the core values that guide the social work profession: dignity, respect, and social justice.

This Mandela Day, our teams across regions stepped up with heart and purpose to serve in meaningful and impactful ways:

🧡 West Rand – Our team shared a heartfelt afternoon with the staff of Sr Lea Sub-Acute, enjoying lunch and engaging in team-building activities to say thank you for years of support and collaboration.

💙 JHB North – Social Workers visited Princess Alice Adoption Home, delivering toys collected during a toy drive, and bringing joy to children in need of love and care.

💛 Netcare Rehab – The team joined Rita Henn & Partners FWC Sports Day, volunteering their time and uplifting participants with socks, fizzers, and motivational cards.

💜 Pretoria – Social Workers hosted a Mobile Nail Clinic at Huis Silversig, pampering elderly residents with nail buffing and painting, and creating a space of gentle connection.

❤️ East Rand – Visited the Stepping Stones Children’s Hospice, engaging with staff, to strengthen referral links.

We are incredibly proud of our team who, through small acts of service, continue to live out Madiba’s legacy of unity, kindness, and hope.

Because when we serve others, we don’t just change their day –

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July 31, 2025
Nelson Mandela Day 2024

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Nelson Mandela

#ItIsInYourHands

In this spirit, Nelson Mandela Day calls on everyone to take action and inspire change.

At Dube & Pottas Inc., we are proud to participate in this global movement by dedicating our time and skills to make a positive impact in our communities.

Acts of Service by Our Social Workers

This year, on Nelson Mandela Day, our dedicated team of Social Workers will be engaging in various acts of service across different regions. Each region has chosen an organisation within their community to support, ensuring our efforts are meaningful and impactful.

Johannesburg North Region

The Johannesburg North team will be volunteering at Park Care Retirement Village. They will participate in a Djembe drumming session with the residents, creating a joyful and interactive experience. Following the drumming session, the team will assist in serving lunch, offering their support and companionship to the residents.

Netcare Rehabilitation

The Netcare Rehabilitation Social Workers will visit Woodside Sanctury, a home for the intellectually disabled. They have planned the following activities:

Stimulation Department: Rebounding and Nail care

Physiotherapy Department: Massage and stretching on the mats

School Department: Tracing and colouring activities.

Afterwards they will all be at the TV room for some sing along and kiddies shows whilst having snacks in between.

Pretoria Region

The Pretoria region will visit Glen Haven Retirement Village to engage a group of 25 residents in psychological and card games. They will also treat the residents with some homemade cupcakes!

East Rand Region

The East Rand Region will be handing out coffee, tea and bread to children living on the street.

Our Social Worker, Ayanda Mazibuko, will present bravery certificates and toiletry packs to the transplant and oncology children at Donald Gordon Hospital.

How You Can Get Involved?

We encourage everyone to join us in making a difference.

Here are a few ways you can contribute:

Volunteer Your Time: Offer your skills and time to support local organisations and initiatives.

Donate: Provide financial support or in-kind donations to organisations working towards community upliftment.

Spread the Word: Raise awareness about the importance of Nelson Mandela Day and encourage others to take action.

Join us in honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy by making a difference.

Every small act of kindness counts, and together, we can build a better world.

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July 18, 2024
Random acts of Kindness
We are celebrating world Random Acts of Kindness day on Thursday 17 February 2022 therefore Dube & Pottas Inc’ monthly theme is KINDNESS. We would like to share a few Random Acts of Kindness with you to implement in your daily life in order to make the world a better place and to try and make KINDNESS your new norm!

“How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time” Morgan Freeman

Before we start, first things first… BE KIND TO YOURSELF! There are so many expectations from the world we live in and we would really want to encourage each one of you to first be kind to yourself…take one day and one step at a time. Focus on what you gained, not on what you have lost. Easier said than done, but we can at least try!

Here we go!

A few ideas as shared on the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation website https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas
- Have a judgement free day: Don’t try to make yourself feel better by putting someone else down.
- Complain less: Being positive in a negative situation makes you a leader.
- Laugh often: Start telling jokes, watching cat videos on YouTube, or whatever makes you laugh!
- Thank someone every week: Write 52 thank you notes each year, one every week to a different person.
- Compliment a parent on how well behaved their child is: Parenthood can be overwhelming, and sometimes the kind words of a stranger is all it takes to turn a mother or father’s day around.
- Pick up trash: Garbage isn’t meant for the streets, do your part for your city and community by picking up pieces of trash every now and again.
- Try something new: Open your heart and mind to the world.
- Wheel out your Neighbours Trash bin: Help out your neighbours when they forget trash day
- Drink more water: When you’re healthy and energetic, it is much easier to be kind.
Try to do one kind act once a day, and you will definitely feel the difference in your own life!

“Kind people are the best kind of people!” – Unknown

Get inspired – for more Kindness Quotes read more at: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-quotes

Spread Kindness!
February 16, 2022