She said having lived in Nkoyaphiri for the past 20 years she was at wits' end about her relocation. The 57-year-old woman, who has a total of 15 children and grandchildren, said she came to the site in 1987 and has applied twice to the land board for allocation of a plot, to no avail. Ngorima said that the 'yellow monster' came in 2000 where it destroyed their home. "We have been given two weeks to move from here. This is the final week and as a result I have constant headaches. I tremble at the thought. Where am I going to take all these children?" she asked. She said that the grandchildren, whose parents have died, have still not been registered with the social workers.
Representing the school's guidance and counselling team, teacher Ndiwo Gaopotlake said they heard about the family's dire need through the media and identified Meshack Ngorima to be one of their students. She said they came together as a team and decided to assist while getting on board other teachers and students. "We have a 'show-you-care' programme where we help in every little way we can," she said. Gaopotlake said they acquired the most essential items and promised that the assistance would continue.
Among the items donated to the family were blankets, shoes, clothes, food, lanterns, firewood and a water tank.
The school has also asked other people to assist by filling the water tank regularly.
In a moving account, Meshack's classmate, Katlego Makola said they would contribute towards his monthly transportation to and from school. "We are here to help you. If there is anything that you need, don't hesitate to let us know," she said. Makola encouraged him never to let past disappointments overshadow his future dreams. Another teacher, Kgotla Mpolaisi, described Meshack, a Form Five student as very intelligent and noted that he often walked to school.
