As part of their community outreach programme, the All Sports Chapter (ASC) and Sports department on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus are reaching out to local schools lacking sports equipment.

The aim of this programme is to give back to the community and to add value to sports development in the Ngaka Modiri Molema region.

The department and the ASC aim to build a relationship between the university and local schools, and to support them by ensuring these schools have the necessary equipment to help learners who have the talent for sports to grow and enhance their skills.

The Sol Plaatjie Secondary School was identified, and ASC, accompanied by the Student Campus Council (SCC) president Thuso Molefi, handed over the donation of tennis rackets and balls, cricket helmets, pads and bats, boxing gloves, head harnesses, hand pads and punching bags, netball balls and water bottles.

“We are extremely grateful for the equipment and we are thrilled to have your support,” said the school principal, Mrs Matthews.  

According to Thabo Raborifi, SCC sports officer, they are grateful for all the support they’ve received. “Thank you to all stakeholders who donated equipment, the Sports department for their support, and a big thank you to Sol Plaatjie Secondary School for allowing us the opportunity to assist.”

Sol Plaatjie Secondary School received sport equipment from the NWU. Second from left is school principal Mrs Mathews and teacher Mr Shali from Sol Plaatjie Secondary School, SCC president Thuso Molefi, Kamogelo Thage and Thabo Raborifi. With them are two school learners.