Shongwe to donate school uniform to needy learners in Bushbuckridge

19 April 2011

Mpumalanga Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Vusi Shongwe will on Thursday donate school uniform to the needy learners at Ben Matlosha Secondary School in Casteel Bushbuckridge..

The learners were identified by the school governing body, teachers, local community police forum and officials from the Mpumalanga Department of Safety, Security and Liaison.

“With this gesture we are aiming to encourage children from not so well-off families to appreciate that there are other people who care about their wellbeing. Theirs is to concentrate on learning and grow.

“We are contributing towards enhancing the culture of learning and teaching. We understand that teaching is not only the responsibility of the teachers and the department of Education. These children are our future, hence the current administration has identified education as one of its five priorities,” Shongwe said.

The donation is part of the department’s Overall Friday Campaign which encourages officials to source sponsorships for needy learners in various schools. Early this year a big clothing outlet, PEP Stores partnered with the department and donated school uniform worth R15 000 to over 60 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds in Piet Retief and Breyten. 

The campaign further advocates for practical assistance within the community in enhancing service delivery. It has already benefitted child-headed homes with donated food parcels from media houses, painted victim friendly facilities at the police stations and provided blankets.

More learners from Ehlanzeni and Nkangala regions will also benefit from the department’s initiative.

The donation will take place as follows:

• Date: Thursday, 21 April 2011
• Time: 07h30
• Venue: Ben Matlosha Secondary School, Shatale, Bushbuckridge

Members of the media are invited

Enquiries:

Joseph Mabuza
Tel: 013 766 4055
Cell: 082 678 1450

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