Steyn City spreads the spirit

Steyn City Properties, developers of the Steyn City lifestyle estate, which is under construction next to Dainfern, held its second Christmas drive on 27 November.

Together with sponsors Auto & General, Broadacres Superspar and Pabar they delivered backpacks filled with sweets for pupils at the schools they visited, as well as brand new playground and gym equipment for Muzomuhle Primary School, Iterele High School, Diepsloot Combined Primary and High School, Diepsloot Primary School 4, Diepsloot High School 4, Riverbend Primary School, Paradise Bend Primary School, Diepsloot West Primary School, Reshomile Primary School and Musenga Primary School.

“This year we wanted to leave the schools with a legacy, something that would serve each school and its pupils for many years to come. At previous corporate social initiatives at some of the schools in Diepsloot, we noticed a definite lack of playground and gym equipment. This stood out because in addition to encouraging physical activity, play and exercise plays a vital part in overall healthy childhood development, including social skills,” commented Giuseppe Plumari, CEO of Steyn City Properties.

This year the ‘Delivering happiness to Diepsloot’ convoy, which included large trucks, a helicopter, Father Christmas and soccer legend Doctor Khumalo, was also joined by 94.7 Highveld Stereo’s Truck of Love as the equipment and candy-filled backpacks were delivered to each of the schools.

Minister of Arts and Culture Paul Mashatile attended the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new playground and gym equipment at Muzumuhle Primary School and Iterele High School, respectively.

“What Steyn City has done for our school children is just wonderful because the children come from environments where they don’t have much at all; many of them stay with their grandmothers with very little means and have no access to safe play areas. The school backpacks are also so useful because currently many children carry their belongings to school in plastic bags,” said vice principal of Muzomuhle Primary School, Noma Mngomezulu.

“We would like to thank everybody involved in today’s successful Christmas event. It has been so rewarding to see the excitement and joy that we have had the privilege of bringing to these children today,” added Plumari.