{"id":49278,"date":"2021-02-25T08:35:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T06:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/influencers-donate-school-shoes-20210224-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T09:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T07:14:13","slug":"influencers-donate-school-shoes-20210224-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/influencers-donate-school-shoes-20210224-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Influencers donate school shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_ab265a26\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10975\/2531c629a09c4df5af8218d209714c6c.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10975\/ec85b09d0634402a98a6d8e03abc0dd8.jpg\" title=\"Mohale Motaung and other South African influencers, along with Uber Eats as the main sponsor, have come together to donate school shoes to three schools in three different towns in three days.          Photo:SUPPLIED\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Mohale Motaung and other South African influencers, along with Uber Eats as the main sponsor, have come together to donate school shoes to three schools in three different towns in three days.          Photo:SUPPLIED<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>BACK to school, back to reality. After months of uncertainty, schools are finally open. However, the reality for many parents is that they can afford little or nothing for their children especially with four out of every 10 South Africans remaining jobless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohale Motaung and other South African influencers, along with Uber Eats as the main sponsor, have come together to donate school shoes to three schools in three different towns in three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"left\" id=\"embed_08297f2e\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10975\/073c43435ddc4081a218d73607c318c3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10975\/46576494d68e4bb5ad9d002ab8612c88.jpg\" title=\"In these difficult times, many in South Africa are in need, and those who can lend a helping hand are encouraged to do so.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">In these difficult times, many in South Africa are in need, and those who can lend a helping hand are encouraged to do so.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects of COVID-19 on the economy saw over two million jobs lost in 2020. This is why it is important to give back to communities in need. It is a common sight to see children in government schools walking in shoes with holes and some barefoot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want to bring hope to the children and the communities they live in. We want children to realise that their circumstances do not define their destiny,\u201d said Mohale Motaung, a socialite and entrepreneur who is leading this campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis would not have been possible without the generous support from Uber Eats who is our main and only sponsor for this campaign, the brand has gone above and beyond for us.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mthonjeni Higher Primary school in KwaNobuhle is the first of three schools to receive this donation and the other schools are Phakamisa Primary School in Queenstown and a primary school in Tembisa, Johannesburg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn these difficult times, many in South Africa are in need, and those who can lend a helping hand are encouraged to do so. We are proud to be a part of this cause and provide school shoes and food to children in need,\u201d Shane Austin, Senior Operational Manager of Uber Eats South Africa explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe aim of this drive is to connect and positively affect communities we live in. Together we can make a positive change in people\u2019s lives.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 ISSUED: UBER EATS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BACK to school, back to reality. After months of uncertainty, schools are finally open. 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