DStv Mobile is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others that face unfavourable circumstances and challenges.

A difference has been made to the children of Othandweni home, a children’s home South of Johannesburg.

Othandweni Home is based in Mofolo South, Soweto and offers residential care for children of all ages whom have been abused, abandoned or neglected.
The Centre was established in 1984 and caters for 90 children from the ages of birth to 18 years. Othandweni acts as a place of safety where children are placed until suitable families have been found, either by Adoptions or Foster Care Departments. Those children who cannot be immediately placed stay at Othandweni for as long as is necessary.

Assistance is provided in the form of donations namely; toys, food and clothing. Various parts of the home have also been renovated, including offices, the library, the kitchen and play areas.

Another home that DStv Mobile is committed to is Jordan House. Situated in Westbury West of Johannesburg and established in 1927, Jordan House is a multi-racial home for the elderly and run by the Methodist Church. The house accommodates up to 90 adults and has a frail care unit for those in need of high care.

DStv Mobile recently aided the home with a plumbing overhaul after it emerged that water bills were excessively high. This was due to damaged or worn-out taps, valves, and pipes. The refurbishment saved the home thousands of rands.
Like most charitable care homes and specifically those who care for the aged, Jordan House has found it challenging to maintain the home with day-to-day essentials. DStv Mobile provides relief in the form of non-perishable food stuffs, toiletries and cleaning materials.
Othandweni Home and Jordan House were identified by DStv Mobile as organisations that are compatible with the corporate philosophy and stakeholder directives and therefore fitting to receive assistance with day-to-day consumables and the upkeep of the respective homes.

DStv Mobile has a sustainable relationship with Othandweni and Jordan House and regularly visits the homes.

If you would like more information about DStv Mobile’s initiatives, contact:

Maiyo Simapungula
Public Relations and Communications Manager
DStv Mobile
Tel: 011 289 4214
Cell: 084 824 7757
Email: maiyo.simapungula@dstvmobile.com