IT was all smiles as Upper Highway NPO, Hearts in Hands, celebrated the completion and handover of their 2025 ILusana Crèche Upliftment Project.

Last week the NPO founder, Tracy Klokie, and Lusana Crèche owner Sthandiwe Mdlalose, officially cut the ribbon at the crèche in KwaNgcolosi.

The NPO, which was started during the Covid-19 pandemic, has revamped a soup kitchen, a children’s home and three local crèches in Embo.

ILusana crèche is the fourth one that has been refurbished by Hearts in Hands.

On the day the little ones were filled with joy, and the celebration was completed with cake and festive Christmas treats provided for every child by the team at MG Electrical.

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Klokie said this achievement was made possible through the generosity of individuals, families, and companies who contributed their time, skills, resources, and donations.

“Your support brought colour, life, and renewed hope to this little haven. We were honoured to have several of our incredible donors join us on-site, a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when a community unites with purpose, compassion, and shared belief in the power of giving.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us uplift ILusana Crèche and for standing with us in creating a meaningful, safe, and inspiring place of learning for generations to come.”

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