Learners and staff from Luzuko Primary School from Gugulethu were thrilled after they received new netball kit and five computers donated by the Lokshin Pioneers in partnership with Old Mutual on Wednesday 21 May.
Lokshin Pioneers is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that works closely with disadvantaged communities to assistance where necessary.
Speaking on behalf of the school, Sheila Feni praised both Lokshin Pioneers and Old Mutual for their generosity. She said the school didn’t have the kit.
“We were the only school in Gugulethu that didn’t have a netball kit. We believe the new kit will boost their self-esteem. And they will have an identity,” said Feni.
She stated that they were surprised with the new computers as they didn’t expect them.
“Lokshin Pioneers surprised us with the computers. We only knew about the kit,” she said.
The founder of Lokshin Pioneers
Sithembele Ntaba stated that they were approached by the school asking for a netball kit early this year.
He said they went around asking for donors to assist until Old Mutual came to the rescue.
“These learners are our future leaders. I felt there’s a need to do something to fulfil their dream. Since we used to work with Old Mutual, we approached them for help. We also went for the extra mile and brought the computers,” he said.
Ntaba stated that as an organisation they try to ensure that there is no child left behind.
