StoormCares: Let’s Help Tshwaraganang Day Care Centre Get Back on the Road

In the heart of Potchefstroom lies a centre filled with love, resilience, and hope - Tshwaraganang Day Care Centre for Children with Disabilities. For years, this institution has been a safe haven for children with special needs, offering not just education and care, but also dignity, independence, and the warmth of a true family.

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But right now, Tshwaraganang is facing a challenge that threatens their daily mission. Their much-needed transport, the bus that takes the children to and from the centre, is broken down, its license disc and roadworthy certificate expired. Without it, the centre is forced to rely on costly private transport. This financial strain makes an already difficult journey even heavier.

Why This Matters

For many of the children, the bus is more than just a vehicle. It is their gateway to inclusion, the bridge that connects them from their homes to a place where they are nurtured, supported, and celebrated. Without reliable transport, some children risk missing out on vital services that Tshwaraganang provides.

The licence disc shown in the image expired on 31 May 2024, and the roadworthy certificate followed soon after. Renewal fees, mechanical repairs, and the admin needed to bring this vehicle back on the road are draining resources that should instead be going towards caring for the children.

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The Bigger Picture

The challenge is not only about the bus. Tshwaraganang Day Care Centre is also struggling with administrative setbacks:

• Their CSD (Central Supplier Database) and bank account are not currently functional, which limits their ability to receive structured financial support.
  

• Their registration documents need updating so the centre can operate more efficiently and sustainably.
  

Without these crucial structures in place, even well-meaning donations can become difficult to channel directly to where they are needed most.

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How We Can Help

As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child. Motho ke motho ka batho.” This is one of those moments where our community can step in as that village.

Here’s how we can all make a difference:

1. Financial Contributions – To help cover the costs of bus repairs, licence disc renewal, and the roadworthy certificate.
   

2. Professional Assistance – We need skilled individuals who can help Tshwaraganang update their CSD profile, bank account, and registration documents.
   

3. Community Visit – Plans are being made to set a date for the community to come together, visit the centre, and not only offer practical help but also uplift the spirits of the children and staff.

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A Call to Action

Tshwaraganang is not just a day care centre, it is a lifeline for children with disabilities in Potchefstroom. The bus parked outside its gates may currently be still, but with your help, it can once again become a vehicle of hope and opportunity.

Let’s come together to:

✅ Get the bus fixed and licensed.

✅ Restore Tshwaraganang’s administrative capacity.

✅ Show these children that their community stands behind them.

If you’re able to assist financially, offer professional services, or simply lend a hand, please reach out to the centre directly:

📞 Office: 018 297 0803

📱 Cell: 076 684 6334 / 073 281 6561

Together, We Can Drive Change

Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and belong. With your support, Tshwaraganang’s bus will once again carry not just children, but the collective love and care of the Potchefstroom community.

Let’s show what it truly means when we say: StoormCares.