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From providing a cooked meal three times a week, to clinic duties, exercise classes to house visits and collection and drop off medication when needed,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey even assist with the cleaning of homes and other tasks if the person is bedridden or have mobility issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor this small team it is a calling, and we could never award them enough for the love and attention they give these old people. They are more than carers \u2013 they become family,\u201d De Jager said. <\/p>\n<p>Among the dignitaries present was Councillor Daniel Benson of the Kouga Municipality, who made special arrangements to attend, after officiating at a function in Hankey earlier in the morning. <\/p>\n<p>He thanked the guests for their contribution during the years raising their children. He urged them to share their wisdom and experiences with the youth. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey, the youth, need your guidance and leadership in these times. Let us make time to gather around to talk again,\u201d Benson said. <\/p>\n<p>Craig Herman, Eyona Energy general manager: operation and sales, paid tribute to the management and staff of Caltex Wavelands. <\/p>\n<p>Herman said that Eyona Energy, the franchise holder of more than 113 Caltex and Astron Energy sites throughout the Eastern Cape, strives to add value to the communities in which they operate. <\/p>\n<p>Addressing the gogos and tamkhulus, grannies and grandads, oumas and oupas, he said, \u201cToday we are here to assure you that we care; we are part of this community; your tears are our tears; your achievements are our achievement but most of all your community is our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Roy Price, representing co-sponsor FreshStop SA, said that the FreshStop franchisees are very family orientated and Caltex Wavelands is no exception where every customer is treated like family. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are immensely proud to be associated with the Sunshine Old Age Centre and full credit must go to Caltex Waveland\u2019s general manager, Sharon Jordan-Joubert, for identifying them as an institution in need, and in conjunction with Astron Energy and Eyona Energy set out to improve the conditions of all who use the centre in true Mandela style. 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