Grade 7 pupils from Mamathieledzha Primary in Ha-Sidou village outside Thohoyandou received Tshivenda Bibles during a ceremony at the school on Monday.

“We want our pupils to learn good morals. If they know God, we will have future leaders who respect their elders,” said Cllr David Mamushiana during the ceremony. Mamushiana represented the sponsor of the Bibles, Pastor Mafhungo Rashaka.

According to the principal, Mr Mmbangiseni Nengwenani, they are blessed to bring Christianity to the pupils of his school.  “Good morals and values among the pupils will be the order of the day in our school and even at their homes. A life in God will prevent the youngsters from becoming involved in crime,” he added.

One of the pupils who received a Bible, Goodness Ndonyana, said she and the others were thankful for the Bibles, because they described the route to a life of faith. “Our life at school and homes will change for the better if we study our Bibles," she added.