About 300 students from different schools in Maputsoe were presented with school shoes by Member of Parliament for Maputsoe constituency and Minister of Public Service at Maputsoe in Leribe on Wednesday. This was done through Mputi Foundation. Speaking at the event Mr. Mputi Mputi expressed his gratitude to the community of Maputsoe in supporting the event. He mentioned that the 300 school shoes are to be given to pupils from St. Luke Primary school, Maputsoe ACL primary school and St. Boniface high school.

Mr. Mputi appealed to the business Community and the community to continue working together for development of the town. Speaking at the same event District Education Manager (DEM) Mrs Malara expressed his gratitude to the minister for giving out school shoes, as this is for education development in the district. In addition, she appealed to parents and guardians to allow every child to go to school.;

. The Principal of Maputsoe ACL primary school Ms. Mahlabathe Molapo the minister be blessed because of the giving. She said the same should continue with other schools in future. Echoing the same sentiments Maputsoe Town Clerk Mr. Molungoa Matooane said through the act the Minister is showing love for his constituency.  He appealed to the students to go and study hard to make change in their lives and communities. One of the pupils who opted for anonymity said they are grateful for the shoes and promise to keep them clean and safe so as they last longer. This was in support of the Back To School initiative by Ministry of Education and Training.