The South African Navy participated in the Mandela Day Campaign by revamping and making donations to Babbelbekkies Pre-Primary School which is situated in Diazville, Saldanha Bay.
The project commenced on the Monday 14 July where members of SAS Saldanha and Military Training for Ratings Part 1 (MTR 1) learners commenced with cleaning, patching walls, painting, replacing damaged roofing and installing security gates. Bhekuyise Zuma, Warrant Officer Class One, was appointed project leader under the leadership of Officer Commanding (OC) Captain Berlinah Madonsela. The South African Navy Spouses forum represented by the Chairperson Noxhanti Lobese made heartwarming donations which included clothing items and toys.
On Thursday 24 July Monde Lobese, Chief of the South African Navy Vice Admiral together with Madonsela spent 67 minutes doing general maintenance before officially handing over the project. “Today we are not merely handing over a partially renovated facility and objects, we are attempting to assist in transforming the lives of our children. The items we are donating, are not merely commodities, they are tools of growth and joy. They represent our belief that all children deserve a nurturing world where they can discover, learn and develop to their full potential”, Lobese said in his address.
On Monday 28 July Madonsela officially handed over donations to Onikwa Special Daycare Centre on behalf of SAS Saldanha. The Special Daycare Centre which is situated in Hopland, Saldanha Bay requested for donations in form of baby wipes, nappies, toiletries and cleaning items. The Principal of Onikwa Special Daycare, Gertruida Oor thanked the SA Navy for donations, she mentioned that the items will significantly assist in taking care of kids who have special needs.
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