Assupol Life extends Mandela Day to be more productive

Assupol Life has, for several years, been an avid supporter of community building and upliftment projects. Mandela Day is one such initiative that provides an opportunity for the long-term insurer to provide further support to its CSI partnerships; the Nellmapius Soup Kitchen and Crèche as well as the Kingdom Life Children’s Centre.

“We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right” - Nelson Mandela

Working on the philosophy that each individual has the ability to change the world through small actions, this year Assupol Life extended its Mandela Day commitment over two days to allow for the company’s volunteers to participate without compromising productivity.

“We began supporting Mandela Day in 2010 through the Nellmapius Soup Kitchen and Crèche. It was such a success that we committed to support this initiative on an on-going basis because we believe strongly in making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate,” said Assupol Life CEO, Bridget Mokwena.

Day one of Assupol’s Mandela Day, July 18, will be spent at the Nellmapius Soup Kitchen and Crèche with day two, July 19, being spent at Kingdom Life Children’s Centre in Atteridgeville, where much needed renovations and restorations will be made to both homes.

The programme of events is below.

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Note to the editor:

· Assupol Life is one of the few black owned insurance companies in South Africa

· Assupol is an authorised financial services provider and was formed in 1913

· Its comprehensive range of tailor-made products includes amongst others Life Cover, Funeral Cover, Investment Products and Retirement Annuities

· Assupol demutualised in December 2010 and is working towards a listing on the JSE