The pioneer city Welkom’s first-ever welfare organisation, Free State Care in Action (FCIA) Welkom, has celebrated its 70th year of being in operation turned 70.
FCIA Welkom Free State Care in Action Welkomwas the first welfare organisation in the Goldfields.
A small celebration event to mark the occasion took place at the Salt and Pepper restaurant on 24 November.
The function was nostalgic and photographs were shared. They all undertook a trip down memory lane and shared speeches, piano recitals and they enjoyed good company.
“Our focus is still children in need of care and protection, and we are hoping for another 70 years,” says Joanita van Niekerk of FCIA Welkom branch in Free State Care in Action Welkom branch Goudrif.
From the left, front, Heidi Tanzer, Patrys Tanzer, Andries Mokoena and Joline Delport; middle: Martin van Niekerk, Ollie Olivier, Leana Olivier, Kitumetse Kholumo, Juliet Makhema and Elisa Keketsi; back: ds. Phillip Mc Laren, Piet Delport, Heidi Mc Laren, Ria Malan, Piet Malan, Dineo Senatla and Mathew Delport.
