Byline: Refeloe Letsoisa

19 July 2023

Observing the years of Neslon Rolihlahla Mandela by visiting Maphala Gulube Primary School, South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) Mpumalanga, in collaboration with Vukanini Taxi Association (VUKTA) were hosted by the school on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, in Ext 15, eMbalenhle. 

The purpose of the visit observed the challenges faced by the learners, teachers, and other staff members at the premises of the school.

The association donated necessities to the school including; 523 different shoe sizes, 1084 sanitary towels, 1000 pencils, 520 rulers, 456 toothpastes, 36 roll-ons and other products.

According to Mr. Sibanyoni, Mandela Day instils in individuals a sense of gratitude and appreciation for what they get from others. 

The aim of the event is also to honor Nelson Mandela Day while simultaneously giving back to the community.

“We want to show the community that the taxi association is a business which helps the youth to have a bright future,” said Mr Tsebe, President of Taxi Associations in South Africa.

In conclusion, VUKTA is longing to open closed doors for the community especially youth people.  

SANTACO Mpumalanga members, Vukta members and school teachers after receiving the necessities.