Blind man gets the equipment needed to study again

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Willard Batteries assisted Mhlengi Mthethwa by sourcing all the special equipment he needs to achieve his education dreams. The Willard Bursary Fund is providing Mhlengi with all the necessary equipment, valued at R34,800. We have already sourced everything, and it will be sent to him shortly.

5 Feb 2025 3AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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