Krugersdorp correctional official makes matric magic
The Department of Correctional Service's in Krugersdorp recently decided to help four matriculants experience the magic of their matric dance.
The Department of Correctional Service’s (DCS) in Krugersdorp recently decided to help four matriculants experience the magic of a matric dance.
A statement compiled by Sibusiso Mafethe and Thabo Phalalo said that this was one of their poverty alleviation projects and they chose four matriculants from Umhlangeni informal settlement in Roodepoort to spoil.
These four learners were assisted with clothes and pampering sessions for the glamorous occasion.
Due to unemployment and affordability, the learners’ parents could not afford to send them.
“Dressing up for a matric dance can be pricey and for struggling families, the pressure is immense especially for learners who just want to fit in.”
Henrdick Tshididzo, the Community Policing Forum’s chairperson in Umhlangeni, helped to choose the four learners; Hope Mabidilala, Motshidiso Mokoroane, Magadi Mothebeng and Adam Nevavhadi who are from Princess High School.
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Dikeledi Molaba, the area commissioner of Krugersdorp Management Area of the DCS, assigned two officials from the community corrections to do the planning and identify what the learners needed.
The team then organised the dresses and suits, fees for the venue, hair, make-up, manicures and transport for the occasion.
“Among many contributions made by officials, Commissioner Molaba donated two attires for the two girls and a boy, including toiletries for all four learners. Both parents and officials managed to raise six-hundred and fifty rand for each learner to access the glamorous, once in a lifetime occasion.”
The matric dance was held at Usambara Lodge.
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Jackson Tobollo volunteered to transport the learners in style with a Range Rover and on December 13 the big day finally came for the learners.
“Before the big occasion the learners were given first-class treatment, as their make-over began with Vuyelwa Mfene, who ensured the learners looked presentable and stunning.”
Rachel Lesele glammed the girls up by doing their make-up and Mamosa Kock, a parolee, did their nails.
“The best thing we can ever expect from Grade 12 learners is academic excellence,” said Molaba. The aim is to continue with this project in coming years.
