Ekurhuleni e-Gov donates essential supplies to Ezibeleni School in Katlehong
The Ezibeleni School for Physically Disabled Children in Katlehong received vital toiletries and cleaning supplies from the Department of Education’s e-Gov division, easing pressure on the vulnerable learners and staff.
The Ezibeleni School for Physically Disabled Children in Katlehong recently received much-needed donations from the Department of Education’s e-Gov division.
The donation included toiletries, sanitary packages and cleaning detergents.
Mkateko Mboweni-de Klerk, the director of the ICT Department at e-Gov, said they hope the contribution brings relief to the school, which faces several challenges, as highlighted by the principal during a briefing session.
“We identified this school as part of our Social Responsibility Programme. We adopt a school for a time and then move to another. Looking at the current economic climate, we believe this donation will help for a period and ensure the children receive the support they need,” she said.
“We previously ran the same programme at the Ithembelihle LSEN School, which also benefited from our support,” said Mboweni-de Klerk.
The school’s social worker, Melisa Padayachee, explained that meeting their children’s basic needs is a struggle for many parents, particularly because most learners who stay at the school have limited parental involvement.
“The school cares for children with physical and cognitive challenges. Our curriculum is adapted, and we offer a range of support to cater for our learners. We are here to advocate for and protect our vulnerable children. The donations will assist us greatly.
“We appreciate the gesture. We welcome it with open arms and take on the responsibility to use these resources with accountability,” she said.
Meanwhile, civil engineers were on-site conducting reconnaissance investigations as part of a geological assessment to determine the soil and dolomitic conditions that contribute to sinkholes and ground instability on the school property.
Their work involves collecting on-site data to guide further fieldwork, including pit excavations and percussion drilling.
Just behind the school lies the abandoned Natalspruit Hospital site, which was also affected by sinkholes in the past. The facility was later rebuilt and reopened as the Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital.
