Networth empowers 200 learners for next year

The Networth Group empowered 200 learners through its Gift of Tomorrow Back-to-School initiative, donating school shoes and essential learning items to learners from various schools on Friday.

- Anne Mametja

The handover was attended by teachers from participating schools. Tshepo Mathabatha, a business leader and an image consultant, welcomed guests and outlined the purpose of the initiative. Mathabatha, said the Networth Group successfully concluded the programme under the slogan 'Ready, Set, Learn'. The initiative benefitted learners from quintile 1, 2 and 3 schools, mainly within the Polokwane circuit, with one participating school from the Sekhukhune district.

Mathabatha said the programme, delivered in partnership with schools, community-based organisations and nongovernmental organisations, aimed to restore dignity and improve learning readiness for learners from financially vulnerable households.