The Lejweleputswa District Municipality, in a powerful collaboration with the A&R Group and Sibanye-Stillwater, convened at the Seabo Primary School on Tuesday 3 March to deliver a message of hope and tangible support to the learners of Thabong.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Led by Cllr Veronica Ntakumbana, executive mayor, the initiative moved beyond standard oversight to address the immediate needs of students through the generous donation of school shoes and sanitary essential packs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nKey discussions during the event focused on the critical role of Corporate Social Investment (CSI) <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Key discussions during the event focused on the critical role of Corporate Social Investment (CSI) in removing barriers to education. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Representatives of the A&R Group and Sibanye-Stillwater emphasised that providing basic necessities like proper footwear is a vital step in ensuring every child can walk to school with pride and maintain a singular focus on their studies.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
School leadership and local officials reviewed the importance of the “village” approach to education. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIt takes a village to raise and educate a child.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The concept relates to the belief that it takes a village to raise and educate a child.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The school governing body (SGB) highlighted the necessity of a safe and conducive learning environment, noting that when learners feel seen and valued by district leadership, it fosters a deeper sense of community and academic motivation.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nHighlighted the importance of “servant leadership”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Buitemelo Tsoai, communication intern at the Lejwelputswa District, says the event further highlighted the importance of “servant leadership” and the District Municipality’s commitment to social welfare. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The presence of the MMC for Local Economic Development (LED) and Tourism, alongside local councillors and the Department of Basic Education, demonstrated a unified front dedicated to supporting the Seabo school community through hands-on intervention.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concrete action points from the day included:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Physical handover: the successful distribution of shoes and essentials directly to the learners.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Strengthened partnerships: a formal reinforcing of intergovernmental and private sector ties.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Continued monitoring: a commitment to ongoing assessment of educational needs within the district to ensure no child is left behind.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The visit concluded with a shared commitment to position collaborative investment as a strategic tool for development, proving that when government and industry join hands, the path to a brighter future is made easier for the children of Welkom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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