By Eamonn Ryan
Jet Air has reinforced its commitment to education and community development through an Adopt-a-School project at Motshegofadiwa Primary School in Stinkwater, Hammanskraal, where six new classrooms were officially handed over on 22 August 2026.
This day was all about the schoolkids.
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The project addresses a pressing need at a school serving 1 073 learners and 40 educators, with 48 Jet Air representatives involved in the handover and associated activities.
The six 49m², electricity-enabled classrooms were designed in line with recommendations from the Department of Education, ensuring that the new facilities meet both regulatory requirements and the practical needs of a busy school environment.
According to project manager Arnold Marideke, considerable thought went into making the classrooms durable as well as functional. One example is the use of exposed face brick along the lower sections of the internal walls. This protects the walls from the everyday knocks and scuffing caused by desks and chairs, reducing damage and helping to keep maintenance requirements down over the longer term.
“The intention was to provide a robust environment that can withstand everyday school use,” Marideke explains.
The project also extends beyond the classroom walls. Green areas and strategically positioned plants have been incorporated around the building to create a more welcoming environment and give the new classroom block its own character. A water tank supplies an integrated irrigation system, allowing the school to maintain the landscaping with minimal manual effort.
For Chantal van Zyl, Jet Air SA branch manager and the company’s public welfare ambassador, the project reflects Jet Air’s belief that supporting education is an investment in the future. “Education is one of the most powerful investments we can make in the future because our children are tomorrow’s leaders,” she says. “A safe learning environment is essential to a child’s educational journey.”
Van Zyl says Jet Air is honoured to have partnered with the Adopt-a-School Foundation on a project that addresses a genuine community need.
The initiative also demonstrates the value of collaboration, she adds, with organisations, partners and the community working together towards a common goal.
For Motshegofadiwa Primary School, the result is more than six additional classrooms. The project provides additional teaching space designed for long-term use, while incorporating practical features intended to reduce maintenance and create a more pleasant school environment.
For Jet Air, it represents a tangible expression of corporate social responsibility – using its resources and people to contribute to an environment in which more than a thousand learners can learn, develop and prepare for their future.
