New computer lab opens at Vuzamanzi Primary School
Ward councillor Khayelthu Khama shows Grade 6 pupil Anam Makhonco how to operate the newly donated computer.
Image: Siyavuya Khaya
A sense of pride swept through Vuzamanzi Primary School in Site C, Khayelitsha, as pupils, teachers, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the school’s new computer lab on Friday, December 5.
The state-of-the-art lab was made possible through the generous donation of 21 computers, a printer, a whiteboard, an overhead projector, a screen, 40 chairs, two air conditioners, and a newly tiled floor from the SA Hope, a non-profit organisation.
SA Hope's director, Gift Motshekga, said that the organisation aims to reach three schools per province, believing that future leaders are shaped in classrooms that are properly equipped.
For many at the school, the investment represents more than just equipment - it’s a commitment to empowering young people and bridging the digital divide that affects so many township schools.
Mr Motshekga said the organisation works across the country, focusing on schools in underserved areas and providing essentials such as uniforms and stationery.
He described the opening as an exciting milestone.
“Because of the challenges we see schools facing whenever we visit, we decided to change our donation focus and donate computers and other lab equipment,” he said.
“ We have so far donated to three schools in the province, the others being Newton Primary in Wellington and Tafelsig Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain.”
School principal, Mcebisi Mnconywa, said the school had long struggled with limited access to computers.
“We live in a modern world where technology is central to everything, yet we didn’t have enough computers, with five or more learners sharing one machine,” he said.
The newly donated lab was provided by the SA Hope.
Image: Siyavuya Khaya
“At least now this number will be reduced to two per computer, which is so much better for learning.”
Ward 87 councillor Khayalethu Kama said the initiative was a vital boost for both the school and the community. He encouraged pupils to use the computers responsibly, adding: “As community members, we will try to protect not only the school but the community as a whole. Today, we express our gratitude to SA Hope for what it has done for our school.”