Breadline Africa’s Library Project kicked off in 2016 with the launch of the TT Lekalake Primary School library. Located in the Batlharos community on the outskirts of Kuruman in the Northern Cape, this is the 64th Breadline Africa library placed nationally, and the fifth library located in the Northern Cape as part of the Long Walk to Freedom library project.
TT Lekalake is rated third in the Department of Basic Education’s poverty quintile category. The poverty quintile rating is one of the criteria Breadline Africa uses to select schools in need.
The library project aims to bridge the gap in access to relevant and quality resources that help learners develop a love of reading and give teachers the support they need to enhance their curriculum delivery.
The opening of the library was celebrated with the sponsors Brand South Africa, in partnership with Shout and Play Your Part. Breadline Africa, as a facilitating partner, donated 1 000 books, setting the tone for the kind of materials needed to instill a love of reading.
Poetry; readings and traditional dance by the learners and staff were some of the highlights of the day.
Taoco Gaetsewe District circuit manager, Mpho Malele, applauded the sponsors and urged learners, educators and parents to acknowledge the investment and honour it by showing equal interest in their children’s education.
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Play Your Part is a nationwide programme created to inspire, empower and celebrate active citizenship in South Africa. It aims to lift the spirit of the nation by inspiring all South Africans to contribute to positive change, become involved and take action.
Brand South Africa, as the official marketing agency of South Africa, has a mandate to build the country's brand reputation, to improve its global competitiveness. Its aim is also to build pride and patriotism among South Africans, in order to contribute to social cohesion and nation brand ambassadorship.