South Africa, July 22 -- Steven Lebere, Adopt-a-School Foundation CEO, stressed the critical need to improve the in-school experience of young learners, which was what the teams of volunteer workers spent the day doing.

As they transformed Hlakaniphani Primary School in Dlamini, Soweto, compassion, collaboration and the spirit of giving were top priorities for the nearly 300 volunteers who participated in a range of impactful, hands-on activities to improve conditions for educators and learners. Volunteers included media personalities Penny Lebyane, KNaomi, Matshepo Sekgopi, Ayakha Ntunja, Tshepiso Jeme and Julius Kgole.

This year 13 companies united to turn Mandela's dream of equitable education into reality as they donated time and re...