On Friday, 27 February 2026, Threads for Ikasi Foundation, in partnership with the Transnet Foundation, hosted a moving school uniform handover at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa. As part of the 1000 Uniforms Initiative, 50 full school uniforms were distributed to learners, symbolising dignity, confidence and equal access to education.
Quick facts
- Handover
- Inxiweni Primary School, Tembisa, Gauteng, Friday 27 February 2026
- Uniforms handed over
- 50 full school uniforms
- In honour of
- Principal Ruth Nozibele Tabu and Ms Nobantu Njomboni, Admin Clerk
- Sponsor
- Transnet Foundation
- Campaign
- The 1000 Uniforms Initiative, run by Threads for iKasi Foundation
- Position in the campaign
- The second leg, after Eersterust High School on 12 February 2026 and followed by Tshepisa Primary School on 6 March 2026
- Packaging
- Each uniform was packed and labelled for a named learner
50
Uniforms Distributed
1000
Uniforms Initiative
2
Educators Honoured
Some of the proud recipients of the 1000 Uniforms Initiative, wearing their brand-new full school uniforms at Inxiweni Primary School, Tembisa, 27 February 2026. (Faces blurred to protect the privacy of the learners.)
Honouring Lives and Legacy
The handover was dedicated to the memories of Principal Ruth Nozibele Tabu and Ms Nobantu Njomboni (Admin Clerk), whose leadership and care deeply impacted the Inxiweni school community. Attendees were reminded that a full school uniform is more than clothing, it is a powerful tool for restoring pride and ensuring every child feels welcome and ready to learn.
Partnership in Action
This meaningful event was made possible through the generous sponsorship and partnership with the Transnet Foundation. Together, Threads for Ikasi Foundation and the Transnet Foundation continue to invest in the futures of young learners by helping remove barriers that can hinder school attendance and participation.
In a video recap shared by Thembisa Online following the handover, community members and foundation representatives reflected on the positive impact of the uniforms on learners and families within the area.
The handover ceremony in the school hall, with the Transnet Foundation backdrop and learners of Inxiweni Primary School, 27 February 2026.
Video Recap: Shared by Thembisa Online
If the video does not load, watch it directly on Facebook.
Impact Beyond the Handover
For many learners, receiving a full school uniform means entering the classroom with confidence and dignity. These uniforms support a welcoming learning environment and help reduce inequality by ensuring that no child is held back due to lack of proper school attire.
What Happened Next
The 1000 Uniforms Initiative moved on to Tshepisa Primary School on 6 March 2026, where another 50 full school uniforms were handed over in honour of the late Mr Martin Kekana, a former principal of that school. Read that story.
Looking Forward
Threads for Ikasi Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to the Transnet Foundation for its continued support and for walking this journey alongside us. It is through purposeful partnerships like this that sustainable impact becomes possible.
Together, we advance dignity, learning, and hope for learners throughout Tembisa and beyond.
More from the day
Photography by Howard Studios. Learners' names printed on the uniform bag labels have been obscured.
Questions people ask about the Inxiweni handover
How many school uniforms were handed over at Inxiweni Primary School?
50 full school uniforms were handed over to learners at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa on Friday 27 February 2026.
When was the Inxiweni Primary School handover?
The handover took place on Friday 27 February 2026 at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa, Gauteng.
Who was the Inxiweni Primary School handover in honour of?
The handover was dedicated to the memories of Principal Ruth Nozibele Tabu and Ms Nobantu Njomboni, an Admin Clerk at the school, whose leadership and care shaped the Inxiweni school community.
Who sponsored the uniforms handed over at Inxiweni Primary School?
The Transnet Foundation sponsored the 50 full school uniforms, in partnership with Threads for iKasi Foundation.
What is Threads for iKasi Foundation?
Threads for iKasi Foundation is the community social investment arm of ZS Uniforms, established in 2023. It runs the 1000 Uniforms Initiative and has donated more than 1,500 uniforms to learners across Tembisa and surrounding communities.
What is the 1000 Uniforms Initiative?
The 1000 Uniforms Initiative is a Threads for iKasi Foundation campaign to place full school uniforms with learners who need them, so that no child is kept out of the classroom for lack of proper school attire.
Was Inxiweni the first school in the 1000 Uniforms Initiative?
No. Inxiweni Primary School was the second leg on 27 February 2026. The first handover took place at Eersterust High School in Eersterust on 12 February 2026, in partnership with Roots 182 NPO. The third handover followed at Tshepisa Primary School in Tembisa on 6 March 2026, where a further 50 full school uniforms were handed over.
Where is Inxiweni Primary School?
Inxiweni Primary School is in Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa.
What did each learner receive at the Inxiweni handover?
Each of the 50 learners received a full school uniform, packed into an individually labelled bag prepared for them ahead of the handover.
Can a company sponsor a full school handover?
Yes. The Transnet Foundation funded the full 50-uniform handover at Inxiweni Primary School. Companies that want to fund a school handover can contact ZS Uniforms or Threads for iKasi Foundation to arrange one.