Tshegofatsong is the only special school in Mamelodi with the number of inhabitants estimated around 1 million persons, many of whom live in informal settlements. The school has currently over 300 learners. Children in Tshegofatsong suffer from various mental and physical challenges, e.g. autism, sight or hearing problems; and they often come from disadvantaged familes and difficult social situations. The Tshegofatsong Special School is a part of the Gauteng school system and receives state financing for its ongoing operations; however there is no financing for the activities in the area of vocational therapy and training, which are much-needed to enable the learners to become eligible for future employment.

The small-scale development project financed through the official development co-operation of the Czech Republic aimed at a contribution to the occupational therapy and training organized in Tshegofatsong Special School with supplies of equipment and material for woodwork and beadwork facilities.

The Ambassador of the Czech Republic in South Africa Ms. Blanka Fajkusova, Principal M. E. Mkhize, the I. D. S. O. (District 4) G. Maphai, guests from Rotary club, teachers and learners from Tshegofatsong and the Embassy staff participated in the hand-over ceremony. The local radio MAMS FM broadcasted a live interview with the Ambassador.