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Galway Connect project acknowledged by DOE The current state of education in our country, is one of many pain points that need to be addressed. The irony is that education of a high standard today, can remedy many of the other problems that our country is facing, in the future. In partnership with Macsteel, the Galway Connect Project aims at bringing together role players in support of Galway Primary School, based in Germiston. Developing research suggests that introducing Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the education sector significantly improves the quality of education. The hypothesis in this school of thought is that, through resource sharing, private entities can contribute to community development. Private entities can therefore transfer knowledge according to their areas of core competency - ranging from finance and management to legal expertise – so that the quality of education is amplified at the school. It is against the backdrop of this research that Macsteel stepped up to partner with Galway Primary School and launched the Galway Connect project in 2018. Today Galway Connect is one of several education projects that is supported by Macsteel, but certainly the most successful, recently presented with the esteemed Service Excellence Award securing the third spot in the prestigious Emerald: Business and Social Partners 2023, category. “This accolade is a resounding testament to the transformative power of the public-private partnership we embarked upon six years ago, profoundly enriching both the educational landscape and the communities it serves,” says Mike Benfield, Chief Executive Officer of Macsteel. By promoting active participation and collaboration within the community, Galway Connect aims to establish sustainable support structures for all learners at the school. A steering committee, comprised of various stakeholders in and around the school, was created to facilitate the project’s processes. Their shared vision is to ensure that each learner at Galway Primary School receives an invaluable education through Galway Connect’s collaborative communal effort.
A thunderous round of applause goes out to all the compassionate Macsteelers who came out in their droves to SPRAY; SHAVE; or DONATE their hair in this year’s CANSA Shavathon! Our hearts were touched as we saw the nation come together to support cancer patients and survivors who are battling a very lonely and vulnerable fight against cancer Let's continue to show our hearts and support for those fighting cancer. Together, we can make a difference!
In March we headed down to Gqeberha for the Macsteel Urban Cup sports festival hosted by Urban Academy School. A fantastic, fun-filled weekend saw our Macsteelers volunteer their time to help the event run smoothly and kept the energy going for everyone at the tournament. Congratulations to Hankey for winning the Rugby tournament out of 8 schools! Congratulations to Kwezi Lomso for winning the U19 soccer tournament and to Morningside for winning the U16 soccer tournament. We are proud of everyone who participated!
Macsteel's long-standing partnership with St Anthony's has proven to be of immense value to both parties. The partnership invites Usizo customers to complete a technical course at St Anthoy's while at the same time enables their trainees to do workplace training in Usizo customers' businesses. "I am very happy to be given this opportunity to complete a Diesel Mechanic course. This is a great opportunity for me to gain practical experience..." Thatayaona Ramosito, Torques Enginering "The plumbing course helps me a lot, it taught me that skill is the most important key to success. It will help me even though I do not have a matric certificate" Langelihle Nxotho, Torques Engineering
Sport is the name of the game for the bright and sunny, mountainous city of Cape Town. In Feb 2023, we collaborated with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, as the charity partner of Cape Town’s first ever E-Prix. Macsteel volunteers, together with some our very own Macsteeler’s children had the pleasure of experiencing the Allianz Fan Village, which had gaming areas, fantastic chill area and a front row seat to the qualifier races. The children most especially enjoyed going to the pit lane, learning from the engineers how the cars work and meeting some of the racers.
Macsteel does it again! Macsteelers have SOLE! We know this because you all looked so incredible in your Flip Flops on 17th February 2023. We would love to thank you all for participating and coming to work sporting your best Flip Flops in support of Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC). Your active participation goes a long way towards sustaining CHOC’s vision to provide comprehensive child and family support to over 1500 children and teenagers battling with cancer or life-threatening blood disorders and their families. Let us celebrate our 2023 Flip Flop Day winners for being the “Life and Sole” of the party: • Pretty Mahlangu, Coil Processing Wadeville • Xander van der Merwe, VRN Rustenburg • Sithembiso Sithole, MacCity
Macsteel devoted its 67 minutes on Mandela Day to Impilo Child Protection and Adoption services. On the morning of the 18th of July, 14 volunteers headed to Impilo’s home and cooked 5 trays of macaroni and cheese and cooked vegetables for the babies and children of Impilo. Impilo ran a raffle as part of the day’s activities and we are proud to announce in 10th place, Mpumelelo Mbilini (PFF), in 6th place Thabo Mtsweni (H/O) and in 5th place Tumi Sola (Roofing).
