Mrs S.A. Finalist Nicole Capper spreading awareness in schools on Mandela Day
MIDRAND – Working with a group of strong, dedicated women is incredibly rewarding as each one of the Mrs SA finalists has enormous potential to influence their communities and effect positive change, especially among young people.
Mrs South Africa 2017 finalist, Nicole Capper, spent Mandela Day with Ronnie Recycler at Poplar Academy in Midrand to help spread awareness and teach children about the importance of recycling.
Not too long ago, Mpact Recycling confirmed it would continue sponsoring the Mrs South Africa pageant, making this its third consecutive year of involvement in the women empowerment programme.
“I could think of no better way to spend Mandela Day. I am passionate about inspiring and educating the youth of South Africa and in order for these children to live their best lives, they will need an environment they can thrive in,” said Capper.
Beyond just teaching children about recycling, MPact also incorporates some fun ways to teach them about thinking economically.
“Mpact Recycling is playing a massive role in looking after both our environment and our economy. The message was one of fundraising, landfill eradication and taking responsibility for the future of our beautiful country.”
Mpact Recycling communications manager, Donna Noble said, “From past experience, the finalists are sincerely committed to making a difference in the communities in which they live and work. By partnering with Mpact Recycling, we are giving them the opportunity to help change the way South Africans think about waste.”
For Capper, just being there and talking to the children was not enough. She pulled off a very special surprise for them when she teamed up with her husband to give the children something to really get excited about.
“The kids were treated to a surprise visit by my husband, 11-time national motorsport champion and SA’s most diverse rider, Brian Capper, who performed an extreme riding display. We are a team, and together, we want to spread the message that recycling is a simple yet powerful way to contribute towards a better South Africa,” concluded Capper.
The drive to help those at the New Jerusalem Children’s Home
According to their annual reports to date, Mpact Recycling has helped more than 2 000 schools and communities, ensuring they are recycling on a regular basis. Ronnie, the mascot carried out over 294 school visits in 2016 reaching almost 170 000 enthusiastic children. In 2017, both MPact and the Mrs South Africa pageant are looking to improve these numbers as they continue their hard work on the ground with many eager children across South Africa.
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