Welfare children receive early Christmas lunch
Tembisa Child Welfare children were treated to a lunch by the Kai 1 models
An official of Kai 1 Productions and the 2019 models visited the Tembisa Child Welfare in Tembisa, Kopanong Section, to have an early Christmas lunch with the children on December 23.
The children were treated to poetry, food and snacks. The models showcased what they are capable of. They also shared their experiences with the children, motivating them to pursue their dreams, and never to be distracted by their social conditions. The models walked the catwalk, demonstrating to the children what their modelling profession was all about.
Cally Maitse, the Sotho poet, rendered her poems to encourage the young minds to appreciate poetry.
Gugulethu Bianca Zwane, Kai 1 first princess, said Kai 1 Productions was a home of talent and where dreams were unleashed. She was also scouting for talent among the children.
“The aim was to spread love, and we really picked up that some of the kids have no families to visit during Christmas, and that is why we decided to surprise them, and make them aware they are not alone.
“Also to pick up new talent and to make sure their talent is noticed, and to allow them to unleash their potential,” Zwane said.
Zwane added that she had previously visited the home a couple of times, and the love she received was awesome.
“I visited the welfare before as Miss Phenomenal finalist, and now as Kai’s first princess,” said Zwane.
Lindi Molefe, deputy director of Tembisa Child Welfare, said the children were from different backgrounds and were looked after until they they finished high school studies.
“We have another aftercare programme which helps kids from outside the home. We reach out to the community to help kids who need our assistance. We provide them with food or clothing and school uniforms,” said Molefe.
Molefe said they run a charity programme which focuses on fund-raising to help matric learners to register for university studies and to help them buy stationery where possible.
“When they are in matric, we take care of them to make sure they focus on their studies. We also help to provide special skills to others. We have those who have already in early 2019 graduated in medicine and business administration from the Walter Sisulu University. One graduated from the Tshwane University of Technology in retail businesses management and another in social work at Unisa.
“The success of our kids enriches our hearts. We have three girls who wrote their matric and now await their results,” said Molefe.
