ONE WOMAN, ONE VOICE, ONE SCHOOL: How Murendeni Magaba sparked change in Limpopo’s school sanitation crisis
Sitha Maliwa:
Mr. BM Kumbeni (Image: provided)
In the heart of Limpopo, South Africa, something extraordinary unfolded - an act of courage and compassion that changed the lives of many children. This change didn’t come from a million-rand grant or a high-ranking politician; it came from one woman who dared to care, speak up, and take action.
For years, the learners of Maphuphe Primary School faced the harsh realities of broken and unsafe toilet facilities -conditions that stripped them of comfort, dignity, and at times, even their health. Learning in such an environment was challenging, particularly for young children. Yet, where many saw an issue too vast to resolve, Murendeni Magaba saw an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Magaba is not a politician or a ce...