Mowana

08/07/2025

Mandela International Day Campaign - 18th July 2025
DONATIONS NEEDED PLEASE

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on 18th July each year to shine light on the legacy of a man who was an international peacemaker and the first elected president of ’free’ South Africa. The theme for 2025 is "It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity." This theme emphasizes the power of individuals to make a positive impact on the world, particularly in addressing poverty and inequality. It also aligns with Mandela's vision of a better world for all, especially the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized groups in South Africa.

In keeping with the theme and the powerful message it conveys, the Community Services team at Mowana is working on putting together between 30 to 40 Care Packages for their needy community service users. To prepare these care packages donations are urgently needed. Your donation of the items listed below will help us help them.

Toiletries and Personal Hygiene Items Including:
Toiletry Bags, Bath Soap, Face Towels, Guest Towels, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Conditioner, Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline), Hand Lotion, Body Lotion and Emollient Creams.

Winter Warmers
Small items of clothing such as hats, beanies, socks, scarves and thermals.

For hygiene and safety reasons all donated items should be new and unused. Please donate with an open heart and giving spirit. Your generosity and kindness will greatly assist with this initiative.

All donated items can be left with our Community Services Team at Mowana Head Office, 94 Roberts Road, Clarendon or alternatively with Catileen Peter, Social Worker at Sunnyside Village, 57 Mbubu Road, Blackridge.

If you'd like to make a cash donation please contact us on 033 3454711

01/07/2025

An "On Show" at Woodgrove Village

04/06/2025

You’re invited to visit Woodgrove Village: On Show and enjoy Woodies Coffee Shop

Saturday, 7 June from 9 am to 11 am

The Woodgrove Village will be on show with three homes available to view as well as our Woodies Coffee Shop will be open.

23/05/2025

We are so grateful for the donation of beanies and bed socks. Thank you.

If you'd like to donate to keep our residents warm this winter please get in touch

23/05/2025

Society's view of schizophrenia is often characterized by stigma, misunderstanding, and fear. People with the mental disorder are frequently labeled as "crazy" or "insane" and portrayed negatively in the media. This can lead to social exclusion, discrimination, and difficulty for the affected person to access resources. The 24th May 2025 marks World Schizophrenia Awareness Day. Today, Mowana social workers gave a talk to Mowana residents at Greendale Centre in Howick. Dispelling myths and creating knowledge are key to understanding schizophrenia and those living with the illness.

04/04/2025

Mowana would like to extend our deepest and most sincere gratitude to everyone who joined the CPF and SAPS coordinated search today for Glen de Swardt.

We would especially like to thank CPF, SAPS including the Equestrian unit, KZN Ambulance Services, Mi7, and Eyesec Security, as well as all the dedicated staff members and volunteers who gave their time, energy, and expertise during this incredibly difficult time. Your swift response, tireless efforts, and unwavering support did not go unnoticed.

In times of crisis, it is the unity, compassion, and determination of a community that brings strength—and we saw that firsthand. Whether you assisted on the ground, helped coordinate logistics, or simply offered encouragement and prayers, every contribution made a difference.

We are truly humbled by the outpouring of care and the professionalism shown throughout the search. Thank you for standing with us, for showing up, and for helping carry the weight of this journey.

We have no updates to share at this stage but search efforts continue and any news will be circulated.

03/04/2025

TOMORROW: MISSING PERSON CPF SEARCH AND RESCUE PARTY - LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN

Mowana is calling on our community to join the CPF and SAPS coordinated search and rescue party on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM looking for the older adult, Mr Glen De Swardt. The party needs volunteers to help with the search, the more of us looking the more likely we are to succeed. Please dress appropriately for the weather and terrain, we will be searching the streets and bush.

Meeting Point: Sunnyside Village Entrance Gate, 57 Mbubu Road, PMB

Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM

Description of Missing Person: Glen De Swardt, last seen wearing a black cap, Grey T-shirt with the SA logo, knee-length blue shorts and navy takkies. Glen is 67 years old and has a chronic psychiatric condition.

Any information, no matter how small, could help us locate him safely. Please spread the word and contact us immediately with any leads.

Contact Information: Sham 0762805442 or Sanjeev 0833378694

Thank you for your support and assistance!

02/04/2025

We are aware that many of our community are concerned about Mr De Swardt. At this time, we do not have any new information to share, the search is ongoing.

We will communicate any updates we receive to you. Mowana continues to work alongside the authorities to assist in any way possible.

If you have any information that can assist or if you see him, please get in touch with Mountain Rise SAPS and CPF:
Sham: 067 280 5442
Sanjeev: 083 337 8694
CAS: 00/03/2025

31/03/2025

29/03/2025

We need your help with any information to assist in finding Glen De Swardt, one of our independent living residents, who has gone missing.

He was last seen yesterday, Friday 28 March at 3pm at Sunnyside Village, in Boughton Pietermaritzburg. He is male, 67 years of age and was wearing a grey t-shirt with an Africa map logo, blue knee-length shorts, a black cap and navy takkies. He has a chronic psychiatric condition so he may not be able to think, feel or behave clearly, but there is no need to be fearful of him.

If you have any information that can assist or if you see him, please get in touch with Mountain Rise SAPS and CPF:
Sham: 067 280 5442
Sanjeev: 083 337 8694
CAS: 00/03/2025

31/10/2024

Thank you so much! You helped us raise R8340!