Mandela Day symbolises the story of hope, love, and passion for humanity, and it is with no exception that Christian Daycare underwent a refurbishment as part of celebrating the day.
The refurbishment opportunity presented itself as the daycare centre suffered great loss in the past with multiple break-ins which resulted in the theft of essential supplies such as pots, gas cylinders, and a generator, and is still embattled with a shortage of resources.
This refurbishment effort saw the participation of various entities such as the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) which rebuilt the school’s entrance ramp and the dedicated team of staff members jumped in on painting and gardening with tools sponsored by Leroy Merlin.
The daycare centre was founded in 1996 by Rosina Moabi who had left her nursing profession after 21 years to pursue her calling and had also undergone a significant number of challenges on this journey, and the refurbishing efforts were a well-deserved opportunity.
A media statement issued by the City of Johannesburg on July 19, cited that the goodwill and generosity extended to the daycare have not only reignited principal Moabi’s hope in humanity but have also reaffirmed the purpose behind her initial decision to start the daycare.
“I am immensely grateful for this opportunity today. Our school remains a trusted institution in the area, instilling manners in children and providing guidance to parents on positive child-rearing, especially in an environment like Matholesville,” Moabi expressed.
Mlamleli Belot, the regional director of JRA, said that Mandela Day serves as a reminder to engage in continuous small acts of kindness that can ignite love and hope even in the most desolate hearts.
Emphasising this year’s Mandela Day theme, Belot said that acts of kindness should extend beyond the designated 67 minutes and not be temporal.
Ward 127 councillor Mboneni Tabane sees Mandela Day as a reminder of the work still needed to eradicate youth unemployment and illegal mining, which have a crippling effect on the community.
