Wild Coast Sun, in partnership with local businesses and suppliers, has donated 939 pairs of school shoes to 15 under-resourced primary schools in the Bizana area.
The Alfred Nzo East Department of Basic Education accepted the donation on behalf of the learners. Beneficiaries include Ebenezer, Plangeni, Lingelethu, Mdatya Free Methodist, Lukholo, and several other junior primary schools.
Wild Coast Sun contributed 200 pairs, led by Marketing Manager Cynthia Nene, who is also Mrs Bold 2024. The remaining pairs were donated by suppliers and local businesses including Tsebo Catering, Doo Donuts, Food Express & Gourmet, Spur, Magic Company, Uyabonwa Security, TBAC, and Halfway Ford Port Shepstone.
The handover was attended by department officials, school principals, and learners. Vakele Dumela represented the Alfred Nzo East District Director.
“This is a practical intervention aimed at improving school attendance and learner dignity,” said Wild Coast Sun General Manager Henry Boekhouer. “Many children walk long distances to school without proper footwear. This changes that.”
The MCPA Corporate Social Investment Committee also supported the initiative. Chairperson ES Mchunu said the campaign focused on dignity and learner confidence.
Wild Coast Sun says the shoe drive forms part of its broader plan to strengthen community collaboration through meaningful, needs-based interventions.
