Minister in the presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga. Photographer: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers
Durban — In an effort to improve the infrastructure and operations of the Mason Lincoln Special School in uMlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, six Sector Education Training Authorities (Setas) have collaborated to help children living with disabilities.
The Inter-Seta collaboration project will take place on Friday and is in line with the Setas’ focus on inclusive skills development.
In a joint press release, the Health and Welfare Seta, Finance and Accounting Services Seta, FoodBev Manufacturing Seta, Insurance Seta, Services Seta and Mining Qualifications Authority announced that they had banded together as part of a Mandela Month initiative.
Mason Lincoln Special School, which provides special needs education for 425 students living with physical and intellectual disabilities from Grades R to 12, was identified by the Finance and Accounting Services Seta (FASSET). They then invited sister Setas to join the project to ensure maximum impact for the institution.
The project will kick off on Friday with the six Setass handing over or pledging contributions valued at over R6 million. The contributions will include operational resources and human resources to address specific challenges that the school has identified.
Minister in the Presidency responsible for women, youth and persons with disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is expected to be in attendance. As part of the collaboration event at Mason Lincoln Special School employees and representatives from each of the six Setas will roll up their sleeves with various 67-minute activities in honour of Mandela International Day.
This Inter-Seta collaboration follows on from the Seta Summit in April this year, where partnership and collaboration were identified as crucial in implementing and facilitating skills development in South Africa.
FASSET CEO Ayanda Mafuleka said: “Each of the Setas is helping to ensure the school is not only a conducive learning environment, but a place of safety for the learners who attend the school.”
Mafuleka, HWSETA CEO Elaine Brass, INSETA CEO Gugu Mkhize, FoodBev Manufacturing SETA CEO Nokuthula Selamolela, MQA CEO, Dr Thabo Mashongoane, Services SETA Acting CEO Andile Sipengane will all also be in attendance.
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