MEMBER of the Executive Council (MEC) for Transport and Community Safety, Xolile Nqatha, together with Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, visited Masiphathisane Senior Secondary School in Motherwell to deliver essential school items.
These included sanitary towels, school shoes, school bags, and sports kits.
During the visit, MEC Nqatha praised the teachers for their dedication, acknowledging their role in not only achieving excellent academic results but also in nurturing the future leaders of the country.
However, the school’s principal highlighted pressing challenges, such as teenage pregnancy, inadequate infrastructure, and a high crime rate in the community.
Additionally, MEC Nqatha, alongside Acting Executive Mayor Councillor Yolisa Pali-Jongilanga, brought much-needed support to Astra Primary School in Bethelsdorp.
They handed over similar essential items aimed at promoting dignity and enhancing the learning experience.
These visits were collaborative efforts involving multiple government departments, including Education, Social Development, and SASSA.
The initiatives not only focused on donating supplies but also addressed service delivery issues and provided support for the psycho-social challenges faced by the school communities.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality spokesperson, Mthubanzi Mniki, said, “These coordinated efforts emphasise the government’s commitment to holistic development and the improvement of learning environments for students across Nelson Mandela Bay,” in conclusion.
