Education

Every vote counts in the Vote4Charity polls

The Vote4Charity polls open on 18 May 2018 and we’re asking all MySchool supporters to vote for their favourite charity. No matter how big or small your charity is, every vote counts to help raise funds for your charity.

Vote at www.vote4charity.co.za

THE RULES ARE SIMPLE:

  1. Get as many votes as you can.
  2. Every vote = R5.
  3. PLUS we’ll add another R5 for every referral.
  4. Registered cardholders get 1 vote each.
  5. No card? New supporters can sign up instantly online or in app.
  6. No card setup fees will be charged for any new cards issued during this campaign.

The top 3 charities will have a professional promotional video made to support their fundraising initiatives. Keep an eye on our live leaderboard so you know how you’re doing.

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Say YES to programme for schools to help pupils manage their emotions

Earlier this year, Cape Town was identified as the 13th most violent city in the world in the latest Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice report. Amid the mountainous and oceanic scenery, communities in the mother city, such as Bonteheuwel and Khayelitsha, are plagued by violence, gangsterism and drug abuse. This year, a programme was started to assist youth in these poor and troubled communities to develop life skills such as remaining calm in conflict situations; to enhance human values such as respect; and to assist the young people to improve their focus and concentration in the classroom.

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