Two Ekurhuleni schools received 200 school uniforms and dignity packs as part of Bana Pele programme.
As the 2021 schooling academic programme already commenced a month ago, the Gauteng government visited numerous schools to provide school uniform and dignity pack to destitute and vulnerable children as part of the basket of services as offered by Gauteng Social Development Department.
The Gauteng Social Department Development MEC Morakane Mosupyoe accompanied by community leaders, officials and parents handed out 100 school uniforms and dignity packs at Palm Ridge Secondary School in Palm Ridge.
MEC and her team proceeded to Setsing Primary in Thokoza, where 100 school uniforms and dignity packs were handed to the beneficiaries.
“Bana Pele programme is aimed at assisting less fortunate learners, this programme ensures that all learners are at the same level as their peers. As Social Development, we are custodians of the Children’s Act, therefore responsible for care and protection of children, and as school calendar progresses, we have a responsibility to lend a hand where possible. We want our learners to concentrate on learning,” said Mosupyoe.
Mosupyoe said the Department of Social Development is mandated to protect children.
“We are pleased to inform you that the uniform we brought is quality manufactured by women-owned cooperatives in the province. A school uniform pack consists of pair of shoes, pair of socks, jersey, a pack of underpants, a vest and tunic/trouser/skirt/shirt depending on the gender of the learner. We also encourage our learners to study hard despite the pandemic we face. ” added Mosupyoe.
