Paterson High gets R250,000 boost to improve infrastructure
The contribution includes the installation of inverters to keep the Schauderville school operational during power outages, as well as refurbishments such as painting and fitting burglar bars to enhance security.
Auto-X, based in the Neave/Korsten cluster, is a member of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber.
Manufacturing and technical executive Kelvin Naidoo, who also serves as the chamber's president, said the initiative honoured the school's legacy while investing in the future of local pupils.
'Access to stable electricity and a safe, dignified learning environment are critical to unlocking the full potential of learners,' Naidoo said.
The Neave/Korsten cluster, one of 11 geographic clusters under the chamber, has previously worked with the school on community projects, including a competition that resulted in new waste bins for the neighbourhood.
Cluster chair Keith Prinsloo said the donation reflected the kind of leadership the group promoted.
'While our mission is to attract and retain investment, we are equally proud to support initiatives that deliver tangible community benefits,' Prinsloo said.
The chamber's cluster model focuses on inclusive economic development, with members encouraged to invest in projects that make a lasting social impact alongside economic growth.
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