During 2022, Sehlare Sa Meetlwa (SSM) and VBKOM embarked on a concerted effort to enhance the well-being of the communities in which they operate. In pursuit of this objective, SSM proactively engaged with different project leaders within the community, a move that brought to light the pressing needs of Refentse Primary School in Groenwater, Postmasburg, and Maikaelelo Primary School in Olifantshoek. The initial outreach program, featuring a Christmas Gifts initiative in late 2022 and a subsequent Back-to-School event in early 2023, proved to be successful and laid the foundation for a more enduring commitment by the SSM team. 

During November 2023, the Atlega team started planning for the Refentse Primary School Grade 7 farewell trip to Kimberley. The planning involved obtaining a suitable vehicle to transport the Grade 7 pupils.

On the 8th of December 2023, Atlega’s Kirsty Louwskitter, delivered a minibus to the Refentse Primary School for the school’s very first school excursion. The trip from Postmasburg to Kimberley included visits to the Big Hole Museum and the Kimberley Transport Museum.

It has been a privilege to be in a position to contribute this vehicle for this very special Grade 7 Farewell to the Refentse Primary School.

We look forward to continuing impacting the lives of the communities we live and work in, and to continue our journey with Refentse Primary School.

If you would like to get involved, visit our website (https://www.sehlaresa.co.za/atlega/) and complete the contact form at the bottom of the page.