Alarm raised to rescue Gopong Primary School pupils :: Mmegi Online

Gopong Primary School pupils are in dire need of support. More than a 100 of them, some as young as six, are struggling to access basics such as food and clothing. NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE was in the area recently and saw tattered uniforms, bare feet and suffering

In Botswana's Ngwaketse District, a silent crisis is unfolding. Gopong Primary School, nestled in a small village near Lobatse, is in desperate need of support. Over 100 pupils, some as young as six, are struggling to access basic human rights like education, clothes, and food.

The scene is heartbreaking with children attending school in tattered uniforms, some barefoot and others wearing flip-flops in the cold winter months. The excitement in their eyes is palpable, but it's clear they're fighting an uphill battle. As one teacher put it: "These children are going through a lot. They need help."

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Alarm raised to rescue Gopong Primary School pupils

Gopong Primary School pupils are in dire need of support. More than a 100 of them, some as young as six, are struggling to access basics such as food and clothing. NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE was in the area recently and saw tattered uniforms, bare feet and suffering

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