SEBOKENG – Sunday, May 14, marks Mother’s Day celebration across South Africa.…

And a group of male educators at Ubuhle Primary School chose Friday, May 12 to spoil their female counterparts.

Hosting a surprise lunch for 35 female teachers is how the day’s VIPs were tendered.

Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, Chief Makhaye, Educator said it was important for them to show love for their fellow colleagues as Mother’s Day looms.

“We hosted a surprise Mother’s Day celebration for our female counterparts. This is an act of showing appreciation for everything they do for our learners and being mothers in their respective homes. We prepared lunch for all 35 female stuffers at the school, including our cleaners, educators and those who work at the gate as a way to spoil them,” he said.

Granny Jekemba a female educator at the school said the surprise made them feel special.

“We are well surprised by their gesture. We didn’t really expect that our male colleagues will do something for us. I have been pestering them about what they planned for us and no one bothered to share the details for the lunch,” she said,

Jekemba said “As woman at the school, we really feel appreciated. The actions of our male fellow colleagues speak to love, care and appreciation, and we hope they continue to take good care of us”.

A mini speech session was held at the school’s hall, where several individuals shared messages of appreciation.

Bafana ‘Nono’ Thingane from Community Solidarity who formed part of the male entourage who prepared the lunch said “females play an important role in our lives, and not honoring them would be not bad. So we are happy that they enjoyed their pre Mother’s day celebration before their families spoil them for choice”.