Boitekanelo students donate to Jwaneng
Monday, May 18, 2015
The students made the donation at the end of their attachment at the department of health management in Jwaneng. Their representative, Katlarelo Mmantsima, said that during their three-month stay, they conducted a needs assessment survey in schools and the community in their endeavours to leave a mark in the mining town.
“We then realised that littering is one of the major health hazards in the town and we approached potential sponsors to help us make a difference,” she said.
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