Various organisations joined forces to make Mandela Day a special day for the learners at Basizeni Special School in eMbalenhle.
250 Hamburgers were prepared by Oregon Spur Steak Ranch while Food Lovers Market donated vegetables.
The Round Table donated 210 blankets and various other organisations joined in to support this special effort. ReMax, His Way Family Church, Sanitech, The Bulletin and Stratcon all contributed to making the day a success. Line and Karin from Tree Seeds, a new NPO, made sure that all ran smoothly.
Line de Vries can be contacted on 082 786 0134 and Karin Strydom on 084 653 0050
If the smiles and happiness of the learners were any indication it could be called a huge success.
The learners sang and danced, they even had a choir singing and a small brass band playing.
A little background on Basizeni Special School
As per the website: Early in 1984, a group of concerned individuals realized that an urgent need existed for a school in eMbalenhle (near Secunda, Mpumalanga), which could cater for children who could not cope with the demands of the standard school curriculum.
These children often suffered ridicule and neglect as a result of their disabilities.
In 1990 the school started with only seven pupils. Still, Basizeni’s growth has since mushroomed through the enthusiasm and dedication of the staff and parents who were determined to make a difference in these children’s lives. In 1995 a brand-new school complex was officially opened.Â
Ms Ruth Motsatsi has been principal since the school started until her retirement in June 2015. Mrs Mirriam Rampai has been the principal since November 2015 with Mr JJ Van Wyk as a Deputy Principal in February 2017.
A dream came true for the community of eMbalenhle.
