Byline: Refeloe Letsoisa

24 July 2024

The Vukanini Taxi Association (VUKTA) visited Allan Makhunga Primary School on Thursday, 18 July 2024, in Ext. 9, eMbalenhle.

The purpose of the visit was to observe the challenges faced by learners and assist by donating necessities to mark Mandela Day. 

The association donated necessaries to the school, including 70 different shoe sizes, 50 pairs of socks, 120 stationary packs, and 100 sanitary towels. 

According to Mr. Sibanyoni, chairperson of VUKTA, Mandela Day is an important day for all individuals of the Republic of South Africa; therefore, it should be celebrated by assisting one another. 

The association also visited fifteen (15) other local schools, including Roodebank Primary School, Emdibini Primary School, Kinross Primary School, Vukuzithathe Primary School, and Vanstadensdam Primary School.

The total number of items that were donated on the day were 400 school shoes, 441 socks, 850 sanitary towels, and other products.