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The Munei Foundation donated R50 000 to the Zoutpansberg West Circuit School Sport Association to be utilised for a chess, soccer and netball tournament, during a ceremony at Mubva Primary School last Wednesday.
A representative from the Munei Foundation, Mr Eric Ravhura, said that his company would continue to sponsor the tournament in coming years. He said that he was very passionate about sport and would continue assisting the schools in the circuit where possible.
He added that the donation was also a way of motivating the pupils to concentrate on their school work. "We have been touched by the plight of the young players, who seemed committed and dedicated to sports, but lacked resources."
Mr Jerry Mbadaliga of Zoutpansberg West School Sport appealed to businesspeople to get involved in promoting local activities. He emphasised the importance of education, adding that sport without education meant nothing. "You can be a star today and be written off the following day. Education will never forsake you, and you can bank on it," he added.
He criticized teachers who are involved in drugs. "Imagine the teacher who is supposed to be a role model is selling dagga to the pupils. What type of future leaders are we expecting from that generation? We are also seriously concerned about community members who sell alcohol to school children."