Midrand-based NPO, Princess Project has donated different items of clothing for Grade 12 learners to have a fairytale matric farewell to close off their high school journey in style.
Founder of the Midrand branch Ruby Kavanathy said a total of 289 matric learners (180 girls and 118 boys) from Siyabonga Secondary School in Bram Fischerville in Dobsonville, Soweto received the dresses and suits.
They were received by the CEO and founder of Intsika Zezwe Lethu NPC, Zukiswa Gongxeka, who is running fundraising campaigns and managing the dance project on behalf of the school teachers, on September 30.
Kavanathy said she was pleased to have been able to assist the school and its learners in completing their high school journey in style.
She said it always warms her heart to assist disadvantaged learners after her mother could not afford a dress for her matric dance.
“It’s always satisfying for me and the Princess Project team to assist schools and learners to have their desired matric dance farewell. What’s more pleasing is that we do not donate just a set of items for each learner but different items so that they can have options to choose from. It’s indeed a fulfilling experience,” said Kavanathy.
She said this year’s requests from various schools have been overwhelming as Covid-19 regulations are eased and gatherings are allowed.
Kavanathy said the aim was to try and assist as many learners as possible in different communities. She said they were in need of a laundry service around Midrand to help clean and wash some of the stained clothes.
Gongxeka said, “We are all grateful to have partnered with the Midrand Princess Project. The dance would have not been possible without their generous support and donations considering the psycho-social and economic challenges in that area.”
She said the clothes were going to be warmly received by everyone at the school, and the Grade 12 learners will be starting to fit them.
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