JJ Matsane Primary School to Get New Computer Centre

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Learners from the JJ Matsane Primary School are expanding their computer literacy thanks to the donation of a new computer centre with 41 new laptops.

Mpumalanga, South Africa (03 June 2021) – Learners at Mpumalanga’s JJ Matsane Primary School are learning in a brand new, fully-fledged computer centre thanks to a partnership between Relate bracelets and Protea Hotels by Mariott Kruger Gate.

Relate bracelets are handmade beaded bracelets by local gogos who are working to support their families. The company is a 100% not-for-profit social enterprise, with all revenue going towards the various causes and social upliftment initiatives. You can find out more about the various causes here. This specific cause falls under their educational initiatives.

The funding of the computer centre with 41 laptops, new furniture, air-conditioning, CCTV, alarm and security has been done through the collaborative work by the two entities. Relate made a generous donation of R140 000 through bracelet sales towards the R500 000 project.

Relate founder Lauren Gillis said the donation made by Relate and Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate demonstrates the importance of citizens joining hands to help out wherever possible during these particularly difficult times.

“If we work together to make an impact in the lives of people who are underprivileged, we can create sustainable change and amplify the impact of our efforts.

If we all do our part and find creative ways to help, it would make a huge difference going forward.” Gillis says.

Speaking at the official handover, the Mpumalanga MEC for Education, Mr Bonakele Majupa, thanked the leadership of the hotel and Relate Bracelets for their support.

“We cannot deny that technological developments have influenced all aspects of our lives, with this donation, children will be able to access not only their local library but a global library, and that will enable them to also strengthen their critical thinking skills. Today, a new world has been opened, a door of hope has been opened,” he said.

Now primary school learners from the school will be able to access information from the world and expand their computer literacy skills as well.