THE dreams of the late Ontlametse Phalatse have been honoured.
Ontlametse was a teenager who won the hearts of many South Africans through her courageous fight against progeria, an extremely rare progressive genetic disease.
Doctors had said Ontlametse would not live past 14, but she died at the age of 18. She became famous when a documentary was made about her life.
On Thursday morning, 21 September a school in Hebron named after her was given 670 Tutu desks in her honour.
Dr George Senosha said he adopted Ontlametse before her death, adding that it was one of her wishes that the township schools be taught in English.
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"When she adopted this school, she said it pained her to see kids getting up early and travelling far just to attend a good school. She said she wanted this school to be an English-speaking school," he said.
He said the school is poor and struggling.
"I was touched by a little boy who said if he got a million rands he would buy the schoolkids uniforms. That showed me that the situation of the learners touches him. That's why I brought these people here so that we can donate to the school,” he said.
Riana Pretorius of the Rotary Club, one of the sponsors of the lap tables, said they also donate to other schools as part of the campaign.
Principal of Ontlametse Phalatse Primary School, Thami Dyani, said he was happy and excited.
"Our learners come from very poor backgrounds and do not have resources at home for homework and reference books. These boards help them a lot in doing their homework, also for the parents at home,” he said.
