Chilla Nathi to raise funds for sanitary towels

The second annual Chilla Nathi charity drive will raise funds for sanitary towels for needy school girls who can’t afford to buy them. Chilla Nathi Nathi Festival and Entertainment is on its second year and is the Brain Child of comedian and entertainer Thapelo Mabokotho Mbanjane.

Last year they bought school uniform and sanitary towels with proceeds generated for Botlehadi Primary school based in Chris Hani in Bloemfontein. The festival will be held on 10 March at Paradise hall in Bloemfontein and will be filled with music, fun and games.

Local artists such as renowned Alah Yen, Scavvy Luv, Stemoga, Tahbu  and others will perform and all artists are performing for free as its for a good cause of raising funds to buy sanitary towels for needy learners. Donation of sanitary towels are also welcomed, so far 155 sanitary towels have been collected.

“Last year we collected  sanitary towels and school uniform and it was a great joy to see the learners  smiling and that elated us seeing the impact we did to bring smiles. As South Africans we are known for Ubuntu and putting others first before our needs, we need each other, no man is an Island, we can’t keep quiet while our brothers and sisters need our help, the little we have can make a difference, you doesn’t need millions, the little you have can change many lives” said Mabokotho

“I decided to be part of this festival because it’s for a good cause. I have seen on the news and documentaries the need poor girl learner’s face and the school days they miss due to not having sanitary towels. As an artist I decided to perform for free and make my contribution. I call on people to come in numbers and make the goal of getting 1000 sanitary towels a reality” says Strausz Musique SA, a Bloemfontein local artist.

Tickets for the Festival costs only R20 and are available from Mabokotho. To gets yours contact Mabokotho on 071 949 5739.