This morning we had a late start.
Omar arrived just in time to start his great project
management skills. We decided that the objectives for the day was to weld all
the windows, finish fixing the paving, put up the shading cloth and finish all
brickwork.
The work started off slowly, but as loads had to be done, it
picked up soon. The University of Pretoria JCP group took the shade cloth
project into their own hands, and the results were greater than we expected. By
adding something as simple as shade cloth, changed the space completely.
Welding had to be done, and we needed a bigger generator to
power the welding machine. We made a few calls and quickly Mr Frank Mapara
organised one from Kliptown, and before we knew it, it was already up and
running. Abby apparently bought some petrol on her way to site.
Jedia took initiative with the wide range of sponsored
pavers and incorporated the 1:1 logo into the new paving.
Some community helpers
Tuliza and I made another trip to Kliptowns’ PicknPay for supplies. The last we can
afford. And on our way back heard that Nature’s Harvest sponsored 30 loafs of
bread.
Mr Frank Mapara made us take out all the pavers, level the
ground, and redo it. He also broke down a wall and redid it. He will not stand
for anything but first class work (with second class labourers).
Slovo Park Youth Forum aka Slovo Khayalami, lead by Frank
Mpendulo, will all be dedicating their time to help us on our final day for the
build week, branded with their Slovo Khayalami badges.
Photos by Clare Hughes