Thembi Seete steps up for the #KrushGoodness project
JOBURG – Thembi Seete and #KrushGoodness donate 1 000 school shoes.
The #KrushGoodness project recently saw Thembi Seete and the Krush Goodness team visit Moriting Primary School in Limpopo last week, where over 1 000 learners received a brand-new pair of Smart Steps school shoes as part of the project.
Twenty schools that received the most nominations by the public will be visited over the next few weeks by the Krush Goodness Krew, including Connie Ferguson, Zenande Mfenyane, Dineo Ranaka, Lalla Hirayama, Letshego Zulu, Rami Chuene, Ayanda Thabethe, Leanne Manas, Brent Lindeque, Shona Ferguson and Heather Hook.
Thembi Seete opens up about her visit to Moriting Primary School:
What drew you to participate in the #KrushGoodness project?
I was drawn to the social responsibility that is carried out by this initiative. I believe our young ones, now more than ever, deserve impactful mentorship that is beneficial to their individual paths. I am truly honoured to be involved with this project.
What were you most looking forward to about visiting Moriting Primary School with the Krush Goodness Krew?
I was looking forward to the rush, the energy, and the spirit of love that would shape the direction of the day. It was amazing to engage with the kids through motivation and taking them through my personal journey.
What, for you, is the biggest importance of helping our communities and children in particular?
Children are honestly the pioneers of tomorrow. The #KrushGoodness project paves a way for us guardians to serve as the rightful point of reference, where we can educate and encourage our kids about the importance of staying in school and completing school. I highly believe that school is the best platform there is to cultivate the skills and aspirations of our youth.
Are you involved with any other community or CSI initiatives personally?
Yes, I am currently partnered with Reach4Adream who focuses on helping children who face unforeseen circumstances (such as chronic diseases) reach their dreams.
Do you remember any encounters with a local celebrity when you were younger? What memory sticks out the most for you and why?
My first encounter with the late Brenda Fassie has to be one of my most treasured celebrity encounters. She just had a way with people. She shared herself with others and gave her time generously. When I was 12 years old she gave me her full attention. I remember looking straight into her eyes as she held tightly to my face and said, ‘You are going to be one of the biggest superstars one day. You are a beautiful young girl with so much glow, but you have to finish school first’. I remember just jumping on her after those words. That is who she was, she was love. Years after that Boom Shaka happened and today I am thankful for her words because I am still living in what she said.
What is the one piece of advice you have for young fans of yours?
Always stay hungry. Isolation, laziness or staying indoors will not get you to where hard work and taking the risk will. As the saying goes, ‘hard work pays’. I can truly attest to this as I have seen it in my own life. It is only when we go for what we want, put in the extra effort, feed into our dreams and work vigorously towards our goals that things start to happen. One day it will all pay off.
What does the rest of 2019 hold for you?
At the start of 2018, I declared that it would be an eventful year and indeed it was such an eventful year. A year of so many blessings and cherishable moments. Again, I speak the same words into 2019. It is going to be an eventful year. Each month will come with something amazing. I am speaking it into existence.
