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Helping learners put their best foot forward

7 December 2019 By //  by Alan

MyPR: Helping learners put their best foot forward:

Grade 8 – 11 learners at the Bhekinthuthuko Secondary School, along with their educators, were thrilled to receive the donation of a brand new pair of school shoes. The donation, sponsored and co-ordinated by Sumitomo Rubber South Africa and the company’s suppliers, will see 1670 school children from two high schools in the Ladysmith area, attend school with pride next year.

According to a recent UNICEF report, 11.9 children live in income poverty in South Africa, which for many means new school shoes are unaffordable. These same children are expected to walk long distances to school, often over rough terrain such as gravel roads or footpaths. Those who do have shoes, often have ones that do not fit correctly, are either too small or too big, with worn-out soles or broken buckles.

Recognising the importance of correct fitting and comfortable shoes for learners, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Sumitomo Dunlop) pledged R150 000 and appealed to the company’s suppliers to assist further. As a result, a total of R280 000 was raised to equip under-privileged children in the rural areas surrounding their Ladysmith manufacturing plant with brand new school shoes for the 2020 school year. Partnering with Ntenga Footwear and Bhanas Wholesalers, the company delivered a total of 1670 brand new school shoes to 819 female learners and 851 male learners from grades eight to eleven at the Bhekinthuthuko Secondary and Steadville High schools on Wednesday the 4th of December.

“Shoes are recognised as a symbol of pride in many communities and cultures. Children are often teased or miss school due to the lack of, or poor condition of their shoes, especially in the cold winter months,” says Riaz Haffejee, CEO Sumitomo Dunlop. “Education is one of our key CSI pillars and we work steadfastly to improve the outcomes of the learners at these two high schools. This campaign was a part of our continued support.”

“Earlier this year Sumitomo Dunlop donated a fully equipped classroom to our school, providing our matric learners with an excellent environment in which to learn and prepare for their final examinations. Our learners and their families are going to be so incredibly grateful for these shoes,” said Bhekinthuthuko Secondary School headmaster, Mr Madonsela.

Head of Steadville High, Mrs Shabalala said, “This is indeed a joyous end to 2019 for our learners. We are overwhelmed by this donation.”

Sumitomo Dunlop partners with the two schools to provide tutoring to grade 11 and 12 learners in mathematics and science, stationery and other supplies, hosting career guidance days, bringing in teams of staff from across the country to share their education and career journeys and encourage our learners to stay in school and strive for success.

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25 Best Places to Spend Christmas: The World’s Most Festive Cities

6 December 2019 By //  by Alan

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  • 25 Best Places to Spend Christmas: The World’s Most Festive Cities: There’s no place like Rome for the holidays. (Or Cape Town. Or Tokyo. Or…) Originally Appeared on Condé Nast Traveler …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • South Africa’s Tutu could be discharged next week: South Africa’s Desmond Tutu could be discharged “early next week” after he was hospitalised with an infection, his family said Friday. The 88-year retired archbishop was hospitalised in Cape Town on …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • African Impact Accelerator Launched in Cape Town to Support Ocean Economy Innovation: The vibrant city of Cape Town is well positioned to lead this exciting revolution on the African continent for a number of reasons: it is strategically situated, virtually at the crossroads of three …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • Canada women reach quarterfinals in Dubai while men head to consolation round: Dubai is the first of six joint men’s and women’s events this season, which features an expanded eight-stop women’s circuit. The men’s tour remains at 10 tournaments. After Dubai, the men and women …: “Cape Town” – BingNews

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9 Best Travel Destinations in Africa that should be on your bucket list

5 December 2019 By //  by Alan

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  • 9 Best Travel Destinations in Africa that should be on your bucket list: Many say travel is your biggest life investment. South Africa’s Mother City, Cape Town. Home to one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the magnificent Table Mountain, probably one of the main reasons to …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • Tshwane Spartans washed out in Centurion against Jozi Stars in the Mzansi Super League: It was the Spartans’ fourth abandonment of the season and one that took them to 21 points in third place, meaning their last game against Cape Town Blitz on Sunday could become a virtual knock-out.: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • TUTU ‘IN GOOD SPIRITS’ IN HOSPITAL: Anti-apartheid icon and retired Cape Town archbishop Desmond Tutu appeared “in good spirits” on Thursday at the hospital where he is being treated for an infection, his successor said. Tutu, hailed as …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • South Africa’s Waste to Wonder Pavilion Transforms Public Space with Upcycled Trash: Langa-based creative collective OurWorkshop and Cape Town based artist and educator Amy Rusch were included as co-facilitators of the FITV 2019 course. Working with theMAAK, there was an overarching …: “Cape Town” – BingNews

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