Chesterville pupils get smart new shoes

New year, new shoes for Chesterville pupils. Some 250 children from Christopher Nxumalo Primary School and Ukukhanya Kwelanga Public Primary will be going to school in brand new shiny leather shoes on Monday thanks to Ward 24, Cllr Mtha Makhathini who initiated an intervention with South African shoe brand, Bathu who provided the shoes, and the Pavilion Shopping Centre who funded them. Pictured in their new shiny shoes are, from left, Siphesande Gumede, Anele Radebe, Asanda Khanyile and Zifeziwe Thusi with the Pavilion's Marketing Manager Julie-Anne Zuma.

“We understand that charity begins at home. And for us the community of Chesterville is right on our doorstep. When Cllr Makhathini approached us asking for help for new shoes for pupils, we were delighted to be able to assist,” says Zuma.

Christopher Nxumalo principal, Philile Khasa agreed. “We really appreciate the contribution. Their kindness will go a long way. We have children from all sorts of different family and financial backgrounds. Sometimes children get teased for not having shoes, and sometimes they won’t attend school with worn out shoes, so this is a great motivation.”