Organisations donate school uniforms to deserving learners in Thembisa
Learners at Inxiweni Primary School received full school uniforms through a partnership initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities.
Thread for iKasi Foundation has partnered with Transnet on a school uniform handover initiative as part of the 1 000 Uniforms Back-to-School Campaign.
On February 27, the two organisations hosted their first donation event at Inxiweni Primary School, where 50 deserving learners received full school uniforms.
The handover was warmly received by learners and teachers during an intimate gathering held to welcome guests and express appreciation for the gesture.
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Khabonina Mnguni from Thread for iKasi Foundation said the organisation remains committed to protecting learners’ access to education.
“When we started in 2022, the goal has always been to dress learners and safeguard their education. The journey has been amazing.
“We are continuing with the goal of donating 1 000 uniforms and have kick-started the campaign with 50 uniforms at Inxiweni. This year, we are going bigger, and more testimonies will reveal themselves as the journey continues,” she said.
A representative from Transnet said the organisation’s foundation strategy is centred on supporting disadvantaged communities.
“Our goal is to give back to underprivileged communities. We want learners to feel proud to wear their school uniforms and to be confident pupils.
“Education is one of our strategic pillars and is close to the heart of our Group Chief Executive and the board. This initiative is also our way of giving thanks to the community.”
Phindiwe Bhango, a teacher at Inxiweni Primary School, said the donation brought joy to the school community.
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“The event brought joy to us, as it resonated with what principal Nobantu stood for.
“She always sought sponsors to buy school uniforms for learners because she wished to see them all properly dressed. What these two organisations have done has placed our school in a better position.
“Learners no longer skip school, they have regained their confidence, and they feel included. We miss our principal, and we know she would have been happy about what is happening today,” she said.
The event also served as a commemoration of the late principal, Nozibele Tabu, and administrative staff member Nobantu Njoboni, who were fatally shot in November 2025.
Attendees praised their loving spirit and dedication to the school’s progress.
With winter approaching, the collaboration between foundations and corporates to support learners was described as both timely and meaningful.
It helps to keep children in class and boost their confidence, particularly where family circumstances may be challenging.
