HON:CATHERINE DLAMINI (MPL) Member of the Executive Council

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2025 BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAMME UNDERWAY

As preparations towards the smooth re-opening of schools are unfolding, the Department is working collaboratively with the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport in ensuring that all deserving learners benefit from the scholar transport programme. Scholar transport is provided to learners who travel more than five kilometers to the nearest school.

The scholar transport is not provided to those who opt for schools of choice. Parents are responsible for transporting learners who prefer to attend schools outside their communities meaning “Schools of Choice”. The Department further encourages parents to maximally utilize schools within their communities as travelling daily by children to schools outside their residential areas poses inherent risks including late arrival, fatigue and other related challenges. No one is being left behind.

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AN IMPRESSIVE START!

The MEC for Education, Ms. Cathy Dlamini, accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Basic Education, Dr. Reginah Mhaule, visited Ekwazini Secondary School in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality to oversee the commencement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations. The school's 124 candidates sat for the English First Additional Language Paper 3. Nkangala District Executive Mayor, Cllr TD Ngwenya, and MMC for Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Cllr. Ernest Nkwana also graced the occasion.

Addressing the learners, MEC Dlamini commended their perseverance and assured them of their ability to succeed. She emphasized careful reading of questions and urged them to strive for a 100% pass rate. Deputy Minister Mhaule echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of reading instructions and avoiding panic. All officials extended their well wishes to not only the candidates at Ekwazini but to all grade 12 learners across the country.

Grade 12 representatives Tshireletso Marema, Lethukuthula Nkosi, and Sabelo Nkosi expressed their determination to excel in the examinations. This follows a two-week study camp at Foursai Military Camp in Middelburg. The Mpumalanga Department of Education wishes all grade 12 learners the best of luck in their examinations. No one is being left behind.

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