Understanding Our Events’ Transportation Choices

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Dear KTG Students

Transparency is essential for any organisation, particularly NGOs. We have received some comments regarding the transportation we use to take students to and from events and would like to address why we choose to use mini-buses (taxis) instead of large commercial buses or rental cars.

Firstly, cost is a significant factor. With a budget of R380 per person, renting a car or a bus is not feasible. Allocating all our funds to a single event would leave us unable to support other activities throughout the year.

More importantly, safety is a key consideration. Navigation apps often do not work well in townships, and residents are generally less inclined to befriend outsiders. Using local transportation with drivers who live and work in the area is much safer for everyone involved.

Lastly, JCP aims to uplift South Africa not only through our programs but also through our financial decisions. It is crucial that our funds support local communities and help families in townships, rather than contributing to the profits of large transportation companies.

All the taxis we use are inspected regularly, and we have conducted thorough due diligence on the drivers, who have been working with us for many years. We hope this provides you with a better understanding of our decision.

Thank you for your attention.

Kind Regards
The KTG Team