Thembisa community centre gets facelift from KTVR Bus Service
KTVR Bus Service, operator of Harambe BRT, marked Mandela Day by painting, gardening, and upgrading the Bamaketse Community Development Centre in Thembisa, continuing its support for the facility and local residents.
The KTVR Bus Service, the operating company for Harambe BRT, united its stakeholders to spend their Mandela Day 67 minutes revitalising the Bamaketse Community Development Centre in Kopanong, Thembisa, on July 25.
Established in 2023, the centre had operated under challenging conditions, lacking even a computer until the KTVR stepped in.
The partnership began when the KTVR donated computers, and since then, they have continued to support the centre’s growth.
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On Mandela Day, the team returned to paint and beautify the facility, bringing new colours and a spirit of renewal.
Msimelelo Sigabi, the CEO of KTVR Bus Services, explained their commitment to ongoing community support.
“We have already donated computers to the centre, and this year, we identified them for our Mandela Day program. We painted the building and helped with the garden.
“Thanks to the office of Dr Mtshali for approving and supporting this event. Although we would love to do this monthly, we face resource challenges, but we will do our best.
“We do this to thank the Thembisa residents who use our buses daily. We appreciate their support. My message is, don’t lose hope in us.”
Collen Chauke, the director of the Bamaketse Community Development Centre, thanked the KTVR.
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“The contributions from Harambe and KTVR have eased much of our work. Today’s revamp will create a better space for our beneficiaries.
“We will be able to group them according to their needs and continue growing people with disabilities while ensuring their recognition in society.”
Noah Moleya of the Tembisa Local Taxi Association shared his pride in being part of the initiative.
“I am blessed to be part of an organisation that gives back to the community. Harambe and the taxi industry have grown into a corporate business, which is alive because of community support.
“We are strengthened by those who rely on us, and whenever possible, we will continue standing up and giving back to the community.”
