The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape is embracing one of the values Tata Nelson Mandela championed, service to humanity. Beyond Mandela Day, this month reminds us that each individual has the power to create positive change.

COSATU is encouraged and motivated by Tata Mandela having spent many years fighting for social justice to make a positive impact in communities. The Federation will be spending the last day of the Nelson Mandela Month to show the true spirit of “Ubuntu,” humanity to disadvantaged communities. We will be donating school shoes to needy learners from six schools we identified in three communities.

The details of the handover are as follows:

Date: 31 July 2026

KuGompo

Time: 7.30 am

Venue: Ebenezer Majombozi High School

(Masakhe Primary School and Nompumelelo Primary School will receive shoes at the same venue)

Mdantsane:

Time: 10 am

Venue: R.H. Godlo Junior Primary School

Qonce (Zwelitsha)

Time: 12 pm

Venue: Manezi Higher Primary School

(Nobantu Higher Primary School will receive shoes at the same venue)

Education is the cornerstone of every nation. Investing in education is an important element in building the future of our country. The learners of today are the workers of tomorrow.

Issued by COSATU Eastern Cape

Mkhawuleli Maleki (COSATU Provincial Secretary)

Mobile: 082 339 5482

Email: mkhawuleli@cosatu.org.za