SASOLBURG. – As the world celebrated World Food Day, the students and educators of Nelson Mandela Primary School in Sasolburg brought their festivities to new heights on Friday, October 20.

The school opened its doors to a diverse array of visitors and generous donors who flocked to join in a day of extraordinary celebrations. The excitement was palpable as the school’s assembly point overflowed with 1 500 pupils, ranging from Grades R to 7. To set the tone for the day, a lively school band filled the air with musical entertainment, ensuring that both visitors and students were in for a special treat.

The day kicked off with a flurry of activities that laid the foundation for the festivities, including cooking demonstrations, captivating performances, and heartfelt expressions of gratitude delivered through speeches by various sponsors. Nelson Mandela Primary School went all out to make this year’s World Food Day an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

The highlights of the event included lively dancing, musical performances, and a dazzling display by the school’s majorettes.

Philile Mkhize, a Do More Foundation Hero, shared the enthusiasm behind organising this exceptional celebration. In an interview with Ster South, she revealed how the day became truly special, expressing her delight in the participation of the entire school.

“I reached out to the school since they were already on our radar for a plan to bring World Food Day to them. We met with the principal and made arrangements to plan for the day. The purpose of the day was to enrich the community by sharing what we have and leaving them with something. We established a food garden to sustain them even after World Food Day.”

Mkhize added: “1 640 individuals were fed on the day, including teachers, cooking teams, and educators, and this made me very happy. This is one of my testimonies that God still performs miracles. I am grateful and excited that this day became a success.”

Thabile Chabela, the school’s principal, expressed her gratitude, saying: “It has been a success, we saw a lot of companies coming together to make this day possible. We are grateful to Philile, our Do More hero, for making this day happen.”

Some of the sponsors who made the day possible included Checkers, Rainbow Chicken, Midlands Meat, Vector Logistics, and Boxer Superstore.

Andrew Letebele from Boxer said: “This school is named after an icon, a hero who loved children more than anything. We are happy to be part of this prestigious event and we want to thank Do More for organising such an event.”