Johannesburg, 11 Sep 2012
Software AG South Africa, the global leader in business process excellence, will hold its annual Executive Golf Day, on 12 September, at the Country Club Johannesburg. As an ongoing commitment to the Mandela 94+ schools initiative, Software AG will donate all proceeds raised at the event to improving conditions at the Batsogile Primary School, in Soweto.
Says Emma Murray, Vice-President, Software AG SA: "Former president Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday this year has presented the Department of Basic Education with an opportunity to improve school infrastructure. In partnership with the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, the Department wants to pay tribute to him and what he stands for by making a visible difference to the lives of children served by at least 94 schools in South Africa.
"In line with Software AG's Corporate Social Responsibility and the concept of 'Mandela 94+ Schools Project', we seek to inspire change by making every day a Mandela day. Software AG South Africa has partnered with LeadSA and Talk Radio 702 to adopt Batsogile Primary School, in Soweto. Through this initiative, we are committed to mobilising resources that will contribute to transforming the Batsogile Primary School learning environment."
Batsogile is a 'no-fees' school and many children don't have the luxury of breakfast in the morning, so the school runs a kitchen to feed them. Software AG's staff were out in force on the recent Mandela Day and made a first impact by cleaning, painting and repairing the school buildings. This small school turns 40 this year, and is in need of a new ablution block, paving in the quad, plumbing in the make-do kitchen, and an upgrade of the staff room.
"As sole sponsor of Batsogile, we are committed to an environment where learners and educators can thrive, and we are looking at first improving infrastructure and then seeing to other needs as they become more apparent over the next couple of years," says Murray. "We have committed to a two-year backing for a media centre assistant, general community upliftment, and to raising funds at our golf day. The golf day is next in our plan to show our customers, staff and the school's staff what we are planning for the school and how each of us can play a role.
"We are delighted to welcome the Hon Minister and our other VIPs to share this special day with us."
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