University of Mpumalanga uplift communities
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In honour of Mandela Day, the University of Mpumalanga staff and students dedicated their 67 minutes to uplifting communities through meaningful outreaches.
These staff members and students were from both the Mbombela and Siyabuswa campuses. According to the UMP spokesperson, Tlangelani Ubisi, the team from Mbombela campus visited the Sinqobile Youth Information Centre.
They provided career guidance to out-of-school youth, donated sanitary towels, and planted fruit trees and food gardens.
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They also went to Verulam Drop-in Centre. There the UMP staff and students donated knitted items, toiletries, seedlings and sanitary towels, while planting a food garden and fruit trees for over 57 vulnerable children who rely on the centre for daily meals.
The last stop was at Sheba Village. The team visited the Sandla Semusa Multipurpose Centre which supports over 200 adults. Their donations included paint, clothing, hygiene products, sanitary pads and cleaning supplies, making a lasting impact on the community.
Ubisi said that the Siyabuswa team went to the Sizanani Multipurpose Centre in Bronkhorstspruit.“The children enjoyed interactive activities including storytelling, reading, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and music and dance. The team also cleaned the facility and donated sanitary towels and dolls,” Ubisi said.
At the Valschfontein Clinic in Siyabuswa, the team conducted a thorough clean-up and removed garbage to promote a healthier environment.
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Their last stop in Siyabuswa was Mareleng Primary School. UMP volunteers cleaned the schoolyard, removed garbage and cut grass to ensure a safe and welcoming space for learners.
