SEBOKENG – The 27-year-old Setjhaba Mazibuko ensured smiles on the faces of learners at the Lesedi La Thuto Primary School in Zone 17 after he gifted them with 36 pairs of brand new school shoes on his birthday.
Mazibuko was accompanied by his father Colonel Mkhulu Hadebe from Sebokeng SAPS together with various stakeholders, including Sebokeng SAPS Victim Friendly Facility, Social Crime Prevention, Sector Managers, the Community Policing Forum, Gauteng Traffic Wardens and Indibano Victim Empowerment.
Speaking about the gesture, Mazibuko said he believes in the saying “It takes a village to raise a child” adding that it is important to him to give back to the community as he was raised by the community.
Colonel Mazibuko stated that it has always been his son’s desire to give back to the community. He explained how the number 27 has a special meaning to his family. He divulged that he had Setjhaba when he was 27 years old and that Setjhaba is also turning 27.
He mentioned how touched he was when his son approached him about celebrating his day giving back to the community.
The principal of Lesedi la Thuto Primary School extended words of gratitude to Mazibuko.
Mammuso Mokoena from Indibano taught learners about the importance of humanity.
Mokoena encouraged learners by saying that there will always be someone to give them support despite any hardships they may face in life.
