As the Basic Department of Education has struggled with limited budgets in public schools across the
country, many schools in rural South Africa remain subjected to old inferior infrastructure that requires
advanced maintenance.
The Alfeco Group in partnership with the office of the Deputy Minister of Police Honourable Cassel Mathale
donated refurbishment material and furniture worth over R100 000,00 to Dan Primary School located in Dan
Village, on 23 August 2021.
The school has been operating for about 81 years and most of its furniture was broken.According to Kgotsofalang Mashilo, Corporate Affairs Liaison at the Alfeco Group, refurbishing a school is about providing a better future for learners by giving them a conducive learning environment.
“While the education of young people remains a vital activity to the growth of our country, the environment
in which they receive this education should be equally prioritised to allow for better learning outcomes and
thus a better future. The onus is on companies and individuals with the means to extend their socioeconomic portfolios to decrease the mounting pressure on the department and collaborate in creating better learning facilities for our young,” says Mashilo.
In appreciation of the donation learner representatives of the school, Va-Nkuna Royal Council of Dan Village, Department of Basic Education officials of the district, ward councillors and other community stakeholders attended the event, under strict Covid-19 measures, to witness the official handover to Dan Primary School.
Dan Primary School principal, Helen Mathebula says they appreciate the donation from the Alfeco Group, in
partnership with Honourable Mathale.“Such generosity is primary for the benefit of our learners and the community,” says Mathebula.
Deputy Minister of Police, Hon. Mathale who is originally from Dan Village added that it is important to
contribute towards improving the learning environment for the learners and teachers.“I appreciate the contribution to improve the condition of our schools. Alfeco Group’s progressive outlook and attitude towards people development is commended,” concludes Mathale.
