A former CPUT student, who now runs a non-profit organisation, has gone back to the university to donate food to stranded students during the lockdown.
Many are dependent on NSFAS for food but some go to bed on empty stomachs.
Asavela Peko says his NPO, Lemosa, based in Delft, recently fed over 50 students but they need more donations.
“We realised that the lockdown is not selective but affecting us all, especially those who are away from home and parents without funds, groceries and providers,” he explains.
Lemosa is involved in youth development and aims to empower and transform the youth, both those in and out of school, through its educational and developmental strategies of intervention.
The NPO recently delivered 40 loaves of bread, four large packets of apples and four litres of juice to the District Six Campus formerly known as Cape Town Campus.
“Some of us in our organisation understands the hunger in residences when no plan is there, it’s unlike at home,” added Asavela.
Student Sonwabo Magantsa thanked Asavela for their help.
“We appreciate every assistance we receive during this lockdown and I hope they come back again with more. We are hungry in these residences especially now that there is nothing to do. Some are doing unimaginable things just to get meals,” Sonwabo says.
Asavela said this would have not been possible without assistance from some companies.
“Our gratitude and utmost appreciation go to YoungPeople@Work, Althea Farmer and Shoprite SA for their generous contribution,” he says.