New Centre at Mahlaba nears completion

The community centre in the Mahlaba direction is almost at completion with the floors being laid. It is under the directorship of Mr Manfred Ludwig from Germany. A community centre is being built and clean water is made available for the whole community of about 50 families.

Since there is no electrical power in the area Mr Ludwig is experimenting with `photo-voltage' (solar power) as well as wind energy, for pumping water and providing light.

The community centre is also to be used for training in agriculture, hygiene, Aids counseling, sewing projects and weaving, adult literacy, basic carpentry, and other social upliftment projects. Church services will be held in the hall.

Project managers hope to introduce the planting of various nutritious vegetables and fruits.

For more information and photos about the Mahlaba project please go to: http://www.ksb.org.za/Photos/mahlaba/new_centre_mahlaba.htm