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The Citizen
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Thembisa school gets upgrade in new initiative
Thembisa school gets upgrade in new initiative The Attacq Foundation announced its latest initiative – Building Brilliance Block by Block. It is a classroom renovation campaign that will improve learning conditions for over 400 learners at Phuthumani Primary School in Thembisa. Driven by its core vision of transforming communities through investment in education, training, essential goods and economic development, Attacq does more than fund infrastructure upgrades. It lays the foundation for a more inclusive, educated and empowered SA. ALSO READ: Foundation calls for mental health support in gamblers 'Bright minds deserve bright spaces,' said Danny Vermeulen, the spokesperson for the Attacq Foundation. 'Renovating classrooms creates environments where learners thrive and communities grow. It's more than infrastructure; it's inspiration.' The foundation calls on the private sector and the public to partner in the initiative through structured sponsorship tiers that allow contributors to become active participants in this transformation block by block. 'This campaign aligns with Attacq's strategic pillar of 'thriving communities',' said Vermeulen. 'We're not just donors; we're co-creators of sustainable change. When a school strengthens, the entire community thrives.' In March, the Department of Basic Education told the National Council of Provinces that SA faced a severe infrastructure backlog in public schools, with more than 8 200 schools requiring additional classrooms. ALSO READ: Foundation gives the needy a treat in Kempton Park These deficits pose daily challenges and safety risks to learners, highlighting the urgency of initiatives like Building Brilliance Block by Block. 'This is about more than bricks and mortar; it's about restoring dignity, enabling opportunity and creating environments where children can flourish,' added Vermeulen. 'This is a shared call to reimagine what education looks like when purpose meets partnership. 'We invite businesses with a vision for long-term impact to become building partners and co-creators of change. Your investment isn't just a donation; it's a commitment to shaping the future of education.' Every contribution forms part of a bigger blueprint for change. By supporting this campaign, stakeholders promote academic excellence, community upliftment and social progress. Together, we can strengthen the foundation on which brighter futures are built – raise the standard for what every child deserves – a space to grow, learn and shine. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Attacq Foundation launches Building Brilliance, Block by Block to renovate classrooms at Phuthumani Primary School
Waterfall City-based Attacq Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its latest initiative, Building Brilliance, Block by Block, a classroom renovation campaign that aims to transform learning conditions for more than 400 learners at Phuthumani Primary School in Tembisa. Guided by its overarching vision to transform and help the communities in which they operate by investing in education, training, essential goods, and economic development, the foundation is not just funding brick-and-mortar upgrades, it is laying the groundwork for a more inclusive, educated, and prosperous South Africa. Attacq Foundation spokesperson Danny Vermeulen said bright minds deserved bright spaces. 'By renovating classrooms, we're enabling learners to thrive and communities to grow. It's more than just infrastructure.' Also read: Lazola Maku receives hero's welcome at Noordwyk Secondary School Attacq invites the private sector and broader public to co-invest and build with them in a project that delivers lasting impact. Through structured sponsorship tiers, contributors will be part of a powerful transformation, block by block. 'This campaign directly aligns with Attacq's strategic pillar of thriving communities. We are not just donors, we are co-creators of sustainable change. When a school is strengthened, the entire community is empowered to thrive.' In March this year, the Department of Basic Education reported to the National Council of Provinces that South Africa faced a staggering infrastructure backlog in public schools; these deficits posed daily risks to learners. It was said that more than 8 200 schools required additional classrooms. Vermeulen said this reality underscored why the campaign was so vital. Also read: ActionSA applauds GED for addressing Eqinisweni High School infrastructure crisis 'It is about restoring dignity, enabling opportunity, and constructing environments where learners can flourish. Building our nation is about giving to the community and being responsible for making a sustainable difference. 'This is more than a renovation project. It is a shared call to reimagine what education can look like when purpose and partnership intersect. We invite businesses with a vision for impact to become building partners, co-creators of environments. Your investment isn't just a donation, it's a commitment to the future of education. By laying the foundation with us, you support not only academic excellence but also community upliftment and social progress.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
