Through the generosity and kindness of the Stanford community, orphaned twin sisters Neli and Nelisiwe Taliwe, who for the longest time only had each other, were able to attend their matric dance, feeling loved and supported.
Stanford, South Africa (23 September 2024) – A real-life Cinderella story made possible through ubuntu in action, unfolded in the small town of Stanford in the Western Cape, when the story of orphaned twins Neli and Nelisiwe touched the hearts of the local community.
Moved by their dream of attending the matric dance, residents rallied together to make their wish a reality!
Orphaned at the tender age of six, the twins were raised by their older brother until he left home when they turned 15. Since then, they have been living independently in a modest tin shack in Stanford, raising themselves and continuing their education.
This year, the girls had reached a significant milestone, making it to matric at Gansbaai Academia. However, going to the matric dance ball was simply something the twins could never have afforded.
When the Stanford community learned about the Taliwe sisters’ dreams and circumstances through Vanessa Tedder, Stanford CPF Exec PR, they all rallied to contribute to making the most memorable high school night of their dreams!
In a heartwarming display of care and compassion, the payment and provision of the event tickets, dresses, shoes, tailoring, hair, full makeup, and transport were all taken care of by the kind and selfless people of the small town.
“It is our first time for anyone to make us feel so special,” the sisters gratefully expressed.
Neli and Nelisiwe were all dolled up and ready to dance the night away as they made their way to the ball last Friday, 20 September.
Thanks to the support of their community, the two sisters, who had only each other to rely on for the longest time, looked stunning and radiant.
This is just one shining example of how Stanford has shown that it can rally together in times of strife to come to the aid of people in need.
“I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all those who played a part in doing this incredible thing for the Taliwe twins. Thank you to each of you and to those who by way of encouraging words of support have shown two young orphans love and kindness.
“With small acts of compassion and touching lives across the divides, we create ripples that lead to tsunamis that can shift our world, our country and our community. Ubuntu,” shared Vanessa.
Sources: Supplied
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