Siphelele Nketo 

OVER 20 individuals have made walking about more than just movement but are using it for something meaningful. On Thursday, October 15, Kokstad resident Zizipho Nogwaza launched a charity walk as an initiative to help provide school learners at Ndakeni Senior Primary in Ntabankulu, Eastern Cape, with access to computers, digital skills and technology that can open doors to further education and future employment opportunities. The 70.6km charity walk was from Kokstad to the village of Ndakeni in Ntabankulu.

Nogwaza said the initiative was established after he was approached by the school that is currently in dire need of a modernised computer laboratory. He added that when he visited the school last year, the existing computer laboratory was not in use due to old infrastructure. 

“We hope to receive donations of any size including financial contributions, computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, networking equipment and internet connectivity to contribute directly to the computer laboratory project,” Nogwaza said.

He called for businesses to assist the school to create opportunities for rural learners. He said the initiative aims to help the school ensure that the future of our children is not limited because of a lack of access to technology. Individuals or businesses willing to support the project can contact 072 533 7766.