Vodacom Lim gives hope to almost 1 000 learners
Sixty schools around the country, 10 from Limpopo, three in the Capricorn district, and seven in the Sekhukhune district gratefully received the generous donations.
LIMPOPO – As Mandela Month draws to a close, Vodacom Limpopo donated food parcels to almost 1 000 Boetse Secondary School learners in Moletsi Mabokelele, in the Capricorn District last Thursday.
The food parcels were packed by Vodacom Limpopo for the disadvantaged learners on Mandela Day.
Sixty schools around the country, 10 from Limpopo, three in the Capricorn district, and seven in the Sekhukhune district gratefully received the generous donations.
According to Vodacom Limpopo’s Managing Executive, Chris Lazarus, it’s all about giving in honour of Tata Nelson Mandela and Vodacom specifically selected non-perishable items that would last.
“We chose nine schools in Limpopo of whom Boetse Secondary School was one. We want the children to take education seriously and we came here today to engage with the students. We are investing in the development of education. It’s not built by Vodacom alone, it’s in partnership with the Department of Education to ensure that the content is relevant. The data they use is free, and it’s an opportunity for us to help the schools in terms of moving forward,” he said.
District Senior Manager for Polokwane, Director Mothemane, selected Boetse Secondary School to represent the district.
“I know the learners will honour this important day and use the donations from Vodacom to better their future.
Vodacom came to Boetse Secondary School with the power to energise the learners for a better future. As the department of education, we thank Vodacom for their generous contribution.
“One of the things Nelson Mandela liked so much after he was released from prison, besides freedom and equal opportunities for all, and close to his heart, was the children,” said Mothemane.
Boetse Secondary School Principal, Levy Motsepe, thanked Vodacom Limpopo for their generous contribution.
“We are honoured and privileged.
In the history of this school, this is the first time we have received such great gifts. Some of the learners are orphans, and others are child-headed families, so Vodacom has done something that these children will never forget.”
