One concerned brother has made a desperate plea for his sister, who finds herself in dire circumstances. Abdulatief Sallie spoke to VOC’s Afternoon Cruise, urging the community to help assist his unemployed sister Naeelah Du Toit, a single mother from Delft. “My sister is a very important person in my life and she has recently been going through a very severe period. With her being unemployed and at the same time looking after our eldest brother who has been disabled for the past 15 years, I can imagine how hard it is for her to cope every day,” he said.
After his sister’s unsuccessful marriage four years ago, the single mother is now left alone to provide for her children. “Not only is she looking after my brother who needs attention 24/7, but she also has two children who she needs to look after each and every day. It is very hard for her and most of the time, our family brings her food and money because there’s no income except for my brother’s disability money,” he said.
With the disability grant the only income in the household, it is only enough to cover for his brother’s medical needs and less than a week’s food provision in his sister’s home. “We know what it is like to provide and see that there is food and various items used in the house every day. We all have things that needs to be catered for in our daily lives and for my sister, it hurts to see her struggling like this with no income,” he said.
Sallie also urged the community to help contribute towards new burglar bars that they plan to buy for the family after a recent break-in that took place at Du Toit's residents. “The area is known for having incidents like this on a daily basis. It is quite dangerous and with her being alone with the kids and no male that can look after them, anything can happen. With the recent break-in I am desperate for her to put burglar bars on and that’s why I am urging those who can give to please support and give something towards my sister and her family, insha Allah,” he pleaded.
Du Toit's boys are only 13 and 18 years of age. The eldest son matriculated last year and has since been looking for work to bring an income in the house. Sallie said he has tried at many places but is still looking. He will accept any job there, as long as it can help the family and bring in an income for his mother, brother and uncle.
He urged the community to donate towards the family in any possible way they can. “Please, if there is someone out there who would like to help or contribute in any way, do come forward. My sister is in much need and with her two sons to look after as well, it is so hard especially with her being unemployed. If there is anyone who can offer her son a job as well or offer to assist looking after our disabled brother as well, please come forward...it will be greatly appreciated.”
If you would like to know more about the family or how you can contribute, you may contact Naeelah Du Toit on 021 956 0104/083 719 9934 or Abdulatief Sallie on 082 941 7482. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
After his sister’s unsuccessful marriage four years ago, the single mother is now left alone to provide for her children. “Not only is she looking after my brother who needs attention 24/7, but she also has two children who she needs to look after each and every day. It is very hard for her and most of the time, our family brings her food and money because there’s no income except for my brother’s disability money,” he said.
With the disability grant the only income in the household, it is only enough to cover for his brother’s medical needs and less than a week’s food provision in his sister’s home. “We know what it is like to provide and see that there is food and various items used in the house every day. We all have things that needs to be catered for in our daily lives and for my sister, it hurts to see her struggling like this with no income,” he said.
Sallie also urged the community to help contribute towards new burglar bars that they plan to buy for the family after a recent break-in that took place at Du Toit's residents. “The area is known for having incidents like this on a daily basis. It is quite dangerous and with her being alone with the kids and no male that can look after them, anything can happen. With the recent break-in I am desperate for her to put burglar bars on and that’s why I am urging those who can give to please support and give something towards my sister and her family, insha Allah,” he pleaded.
Du Toit's boys are only 13 and 18 years of age. The eldest son matriculated last year and has since been looking for work to bring an income in the house. Sallie said he has tried at many places but is still looking. He will accept any job there, as long as it can help the family and bring in an income for his mother, brother and uncle.
He urged the community to donate towards the family in any possible way they can. “Please, if there is someone out there who would like to help or contribute in any way, do come forward. My sister is in much need and with her two sons to look after as well, it is so hard especially with her being unemployed. If there is anyone who can offer her son a job as well or offer to assist looking after our disabled brother as well, please come forward...it will be greatly appreciated.”
If you would like to know more about the family or how you can contribute, you may contact Naeelah Du Toit on 021 956 0104/083 719 9934 or Abdulatief Sallie on 082 941 7482. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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