DKB brings a smile to the orphans of Walvis Bay. Article by S Lt Khasuli Photos by AB Venter

DKB came alongside Walvis Bay at 1230B on Sunday 11 Feb. Shortly after she came alongside, the Executive Officer Lt Cdr Mkhwanazi briefed the ships company about the scheduled activities while alongside.

Orphans having great time.

On Monday 12 Feb, 25 orphans from the Children Education Centre visited the ship. Mrs Musukubili from the Office of the Minister of Gender, Equality and Child Warfare led the orphanage group. Padre Dukwane and the PRO took the group for a tour of the ship and afterwards the group proceeded to the flight deck where light snacks were organized for the orphans. AB Mobeng and Sea Matsolo surprised everyone when they donated some clothing to the orphans. “It’s a personal calling, I just looked at this beautiful kids and said to myself they have been through a lot at early age” said an emotional AB Mobeng.

AB Mobeng.	Acting High Commissioner and SA DA.
During the cocktail function.	OC adressing the audience.

Later during the day, a volleyball and soccer game between DKB and the Namibians Navy took place at the local Sports field.

The day was concluded by a cocktail function hosted by the High Commissioner on the flight deck. Some of the guests attending the function were; the Acting High Commissioner of SA; Commissioner De Groot, the Chinese Ambassador, and the Defence Advisors from Germany, Angola, Zimbabwe, Brazil, South Africa and the United States.

LS Lelimo during soccer game.	Padre enjoying himself.

It was a day that was enjoyed by everyone.