Through the joint efforts of the Institute for Information Industry (III), Republic of China (Taiwan) and Lighting Afrika Group (LAG), South Africa, a cooperation project "ION Water Saving and Intelligent LED Lighting Power Saving," which aims at dramatically reducing water and lighting costs while purifying water, has successfully been implemented at Ithembelihle LSEN School in South Africa. The completed system was handed over by Representative Matthew Chou from the Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa to the delighted Principle of Ithembelihle LSEN School, Ms. Leonor Ngozi.
During the handing-over ceremony, Representative Chou said, " As we know, energy saving is one of the most pressing issues in the world. Taiwan is an island country with limited natural resources; therefore the concern for energy resources and sustainability has become an important drive for us to develop new technologies and products that can effectively cut down the use of power and water. As a result, throughout the years, Taiwan has invented some of the top energy saving devices, such as smart meters, LED lights and water sanitisation saving systems."
Attending the ceremony were the District Director Ekurhuleni North: Education, Ms. Ntutha, Ekurhuleni City Councilor Tania Campbell, Councilor Wendy Morgan and Chairman of the School Governing Board, Ms. Faith Mashiolane. Each dignitary thanked III and LAG for their enthusiasm and dedication to the project and said that it would not only impact the monthly bills, but also make a huge difference in the lives of the students. "Thank you for paying it forward. Ubuntu is within every nation. You are changing lives", Ms. Mashiolane said.
Representative Chou further went on to praise the efforts of Ms. Cynthia Chou and Mr. Alan Chang from III, Ms. Serena Yen, Volunteer at Tzu-Chi Foundation in South Africa and Mr. Gavin Gung, Secretary-General of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Johannesburg, and Sales Director at LAG. "I look forward to witnessing the savings of your power and water costs with the system in place," Representative Chou said.
Guests were treated to wonderful performances by the students and everyone left with a special feeling in their hearts that something good had been accomplished.
