2024
THANDA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Thanda Primary School, located in the heart of the Mjejane area in Hectorspruit, serves as a beacon of hope for children from Grade R to Grade 7. Despite its dedication to providing quality education, the school faces significant challenges due to the socio-economic struggles of the surrounding community. Many parents are either unemployed or employed as seasonal workers on nearby farms, making it difficult to contribute to their children’s educational needs.
Recognizing this need, Grand Gaming Mpumalanga stepped forward to make a meaningful difference. As part of its Corporate Social Investment initiative, GGM donated R7000 which was used to buy school uniforms and gave to 15 deserving learners. This heartfelt gesture not only brought joy to the students and staff but also underscored the vital role of community partnerships in supporting education.
The donation ceremony was a heartwarming event filled with gratitude and smiles. The new uniforms not only boosted the confidence of the learners but also provided a sense of belonging and equality, ensuring that they can focus on their studies without worrying about basic necessities.
HANDS-OFF WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Grand Gaming Mpumalanga empowers and supports victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and crime and extended a helping hand to Hands-Off Women and Children, a non-profit organization located in Breyten, Gert Sibande district. The shelter, which provides a temporary place of safety for victims, focuses on equipping them with psychosocial services, skills as well as knowledge to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.
Recognizing the importance of this work, Grand Gaming Mpumalanga donated essential kitchen appliances to the value of R13 000 and two laptops to support the shelter’s operations in order to enhance its service delivery. These contributions will help the organization’s ability to deliver impactful skills training and support services, ultimately aiding victims on their path to healing and empowerment.
LORRAINE KHOZA FOUNDATION (LKF)
Lorraine Khoza Foundation (LKF) is a dynamic Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) and Faith-Based Organisation (FBO) aimed at creating community-based approaches that address the root causes of gender-based violence and inequalities. In its various forms, abuse has cemented its oppressive presence within the province hence, the voices against abuse and gender-based violence needs to find its power. The organisation was founded due to the rising need for an organisation dedicated to supporting victims & survivors of gender-based violence.
Grand Gaming donated essential items, to the value of R24 200, towards fulfilling the needs of the centre. The donation included much-needed building materials and rReception desk aimed at improving the center’s infrastructure and enhancing its ability to serve the community effectively, the founder of the organization expressed words of gratitude towards GGM for the extended hand. In her words she said “"We are deeply thankful to Grand Gaming for their generosity and support. This donation will go a long way in helping us fulfil our mission and make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve."
As a company, GGM looks forward to all the heartfelt work that the foundation is doing to serve and create hope in the Nkomazi community.
SILETHA UBUNTU NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Siletha Ubuntu is a non –profit, non-political youth organization situated in Kwazanele, Breyten Masizakhe cottage. Its aim is to develop the various areas of the lives of the youth of Breyten and surrounding farms.. The organisation was established in 2007, registered under the Department of Social Development. After realising the youth of Breyten and surrounding areas did not have access to skills development opportunities in many fields of life, the organization made it its mission to help young people to be linked to job opportunities through free access to online job portals and assisting them with CV drafting. The organisation also caters for small businesses and entrepreneurs and assists them to apply for funds from agencies such as NYDA, help students to register at universities, apply for bursaries and Nfsas as well as general internet access.
Grand Gaming Mpumalanga donated essential items to the value of R19 000 and two laptops for use during their outreach programs. The money was used towards the purchase of Cleaning Detergents (Dish washing Soap, Jik. Handy Andy, Furniture polish, Cloths, Buckets) and stationery (A4 paper, toner and ink refill, Staples, Office files, USB’s, Pens) to assist the centre to keep operating. The center invited individuals they had previously assisted to share their stories. Many expressed gratitude to the Siletha Ubuntu Organisation, crediting it with transforming their lives. Former beneficiaries shared how the center’s support had empowered them to pursue better opportunities, some are now employed, while others have returned to their studies. Their testimonies highlighted the lasting positive impact the center continues to have on the community.
2023
As a business, we recognise the responsibility we have in contributing to the upliftment and care of Mpumalanga and its people. GGM believes that education and early childhood development plays a significant role in creating a better future that will not only benefit our children, but the future of the country as a whole. Secondly, the support of disadvantaged and the marginalized population is of utmost importance, it is by this criterion that led GGM towards supporting organisations such as The Lorraine Khoza Foundation and Masoyi Home Based Care. In 2023, Grand Gaming Slots Mpumalanga spent a total of R89 834.00 on Corporate Social Investment (CSI) on three community-based organisations.
Masoyi Home Based Care (MHBC)
Every year, GGM celebrates Mandela Day by giving back to the community. This year we decided to celebrate the day at Masoyi Home Based Care, in the Greater White Hazy community. MHBC is an NGO that focuses on orphaned and vulnerable children.
GGM donated school uniform to disadvantaged children from the surrounding community. In addition to the uniform, GGM also donated a laptop to assist in the daily operations of the centre. The total amount spent at Masoyi Home Based Care was R54 000. The atmosphere was joyous as the GGM team mingled and extended its helping hand to the community.
After the handover, the joyous children burst out in song, a popular hymn “Ngena Noah,’ as a closure to the ceremony.
Ubuhle Bentuthuko Centre
Ubuhle Bentuntuko centre was established as an NPO in 2015 and is located at MN Cindi Clinic (Ermelo). The organisation was established to address challenges faced by the youth of Ermelo particularly: unemployment, literacy issues, crime, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. They offer programmes such as career guidance workshops, life skills workshops (including substance abuse), entrepreneurship workshops (including NYDA Program), basic preparation workshop to ensure that the youth are ready for the professional workplace. They also assist the youth with tools needed to access information like bursaries, vacancies, learnerships and etc, typing of documents and printing (CV’s, business plans. applications amongst others.
GGM assisted the organisation and its mission by donating funds to acquire various items required by the centre. This includes garden equipment and office equipment such as rakes, a wheelbarrow, injector toners, two desktops and seedlings. This amounted to R26000.
Lorraine Khoza Foundation
Lorraine Khoza Foundation (LKF) is a dynamic Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) and Faith-Based Organisation (FBO) aimed at creating community-based approaches that address the root causes of Gender-Based Violence and inequalities. In its various forms, abuse has cemented its oppressive presence within the province hence, the voice against abuse & gender-based violence needs to find its power. The organisation was founded due to the rising need for an organisation dedicated towards supporting victims & survivors of gender-based violence.
Grand Gaming donated essential items, to the value of R9050.00, towards fulfilling the needs of the centre. This included a dell PC monitor, a printer, a projector, a keyboard, a mouse. Miss Lorraine Khoza, the founder of the organization expressed words of gratitude towards GGM for the extended hand. In her words, she said; ’This may look like just a PC to someone, but to us, this is an opportunity for hundreds of victims & survivors to access information online, apply for jobs and even start their own businesses.’
2022
Ben W Mashego Secondary School
Ben W Mashego Secondary School (BWMS) is a quantile 1 school situated in the rural villages of Bushbuckridge with 259 students. It was identified in 2018 by Grand Gaming Mpumalanga (GGM) team from the Department of Education’s list of schools in quantile 1. Furthermore, this was an area where GGM was doing business therefore the school was a perfect candidate for investing back into the community.
In 2018, long-term menstrual cups were given to all the girl students due to them not being able to attend school for approximately one week while they were on their periods, resulting in a negative impact on their education. Boys were given school shoes. This allowed the children to focus on their education thus build a better future for themselves, families and overall improve their communities. In 2022, GGM revisited the school and supported them with school uniform as well. A projector and laptops were also provided to the school to assist the children with the tools required so that they can access the internet for their educational projects and research. To Learn more, click here.
2021
Grip
GRIP is an NGO that provides confidential, sensitive, and comprehensive trauma counselling along with practical assistance and support to rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence survivors.
They assist in obtaining the necessary health services for victims to recover physically, mentally and emotionally via extensive in-home post-assault services i.e. individual one-on-one counselling, they also assist in the prosecution process of offenders. The NPO operates in 26 care rooms, which are situated in 13 Police Stations, 8 hospitals and 5 courts.
This year we decided to create a real impact, engaging with Grip to first understand and learn more about the organization. And help them to achieve their goals and meaningful empower the victims by donating Care packs that include Panties, Face cloth, toothpaste, toothbrush, and pads, for the women who are staying at the Shelter. We were honoured to be given such an opportunity to touch lives, more especially the women who are heavy-hearted.
2020
Dunbar Primary School
Every year in honour of Mandela Day, Grand Gaming Mpumalanga unites to offer support to vulnerable community members. This time around Grand Gaming Mpumalanga chose Dunbar Primary School. The school has 18 classrooms and accommodates 1200 learners from poor backgrounds with most of their parents unemployed. Grand Gaming Mpumalanga donated paint, painting substances, gas stove and menstrual cups. Grand Gaming Mpumalanga's team painted the roof as a sign of honouring 67 minutes for Mandela Day. The Principal and SGB were happy with the donation.
2019
Thembela Home
Grand Gaming Mpumalanga offered support to vulnerable children at Thembela Home based Centre & Smart kids. The centre opened its doors in November 2018 and serve 77 children between the age of 3 and 13 years. The organisation provides the children with cooked meals on a daily basis and assist the kids with homework. Grand Gaming Mpumalanga decided to support their good work by donating Gas stoves, Pots, Jojo tank, fence and gardening equipment to the centre. The team planted vegetables for the kids to have enough food as well. Centre manager Betty Hlatswayo was very grateful for the help.
2018
Ben Mashego High School
As Grand Gaming Mpumalanga (GGM), we aim to contribute positively in communities where we do our business. This is our philosophy and is entrenched in how we do business. Furthermore, we aim to contribute to causes that offer more of a longer-term solution instead of temporary relief. In line with that principle, GGM supplied smart cups, which are menstrual cups, to all the girls at Ben Mashego High School in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga Province. This product is revolutionary in that it can be used over and over for up to four to five years. This ensured that no girl child can ever be kept away from school due to being on their periods. Focus on education allows these young ladies to focus on what is really important; their education, in order to build a better future for themselves, their families as well as contribute positively to their communities.
To ensure that values was added to all children and not just girl children, Grand Gaming furthermore contributed quality school shoes to boy children as well. There were instances where children wore torn shoes to walk to school in the middle of winter and GGM wanted to provide a solution by providing good quality school shoes that could endure a few growing years.
