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DJ Shimza brings hope one step at a time in the community of Thembisa

by Akhona Ndlela
PICTURE: INSTAGRAM/ DJ SHIMZA

Celebrities significantly impact raising awareness of the value of giving back to the community.

Promoting social justice, funding educational programs, and supporting humanitarian organizations using their platform to inspire change.

Their impact inspires admirers and followers to act by demonstrating that every effort matters, regardless of the quantity of the donation. Celebrities like DJ Shimza who give back show that success is more than simply achieving personal goals; it’s also about leveraging one’s position to inspire others and improve the world.

DJ Shimza, born Ashley Raphala, is renowned for his music and community-focused projects. He is still having a big influence in Thembisa. He recently gave 2,000 pairs of shoes to underprivileged kids in the neighbourhood, providing them with much-needed assistance.

The talented DJ is dedicated to improving communities through his Shimuzic Foundation, and this donation is just one more step in his continuous endeavours to bring about constructive change. The shoes were given to students so they could confidently and comfortably walk to school. Without appropriate footwear, many of these kids had previously suffered, but Shimza’s kind deed is lessening that load.

Taking to his Instagram account, he wrote, “The most important thing we can do as communities is to invest in education in any way possible.”

He also expressed his gratitude to his supporters that the donation of 2000 school shoes will help fund the community’s education and continues to add that it would not have been possible without them.

 

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