Hlaphi Seshoeni, a young resident in the village saw an opportunity and a chance of owning a library by turning a vacant class into a library.

Seshoeni approached Emmanuel Maake, Manager of Relela Primary School to start a campaign to acquire books and other educational materials which will make it possible for the library to come into existence.

The young man says he hopes the library will help keep the local young people occupied with something positive, rather than wandering around the streets.

“The community has no sports field or community centres where kids can participate in extramural activites. “You can find young boys as young as 12 years old smoking cigarrettes. Bad behaviour is rife in our villages. With the library, we are trying to give them something to do after school and on weekends which will be of interest to both youth and parents,” explained Seshoeni.

He also said that it will create a culture of reading among the villagers in general and it will also reduce illiteracy for all age groups.

“We are calling on all South Africans to help us realise this dream, by donating as many books as possible and those with books to spare can drop them off at the school or at Letaba Herald offices in 32 Boundary Street, Tzaneen,” he concluded.

For more information on this noble initiative please contact Hlapi Nathaniel Seshoeni on 078 973 6049.