The North West Department of Education, under the leadership of MEC Viola Motsumi, joins the global village in celebrating Nelson Mandela Day. In honour of this significant day, MEC Motsumi spent her 67 minutes of community service at her alma mater, Stadt Primary School, where various stakeholders, including Old Mutual, North West University, National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT), Boxer Supermarket, Sparkling Waters, and Rosewood Hotel, extended a hand to donate services to the school.
As part of the celebration of former President Nelson Mandela’s birthday, MEC Motsumi rolled her sleeves and painted the Grade R block. Her actions were mirrored by other stakeholders present, demonstrating a collective commitment to community service.
Among the notable stakeholders, a community leader and former learner at the school, Dr. Lekgenyane, adopted a learner at the school and committed to rendering psychosocial support to all learners continuously.
Stadt Primary School, the first school in the Barolong area and former Batswanaland, was built in 1878 and serves as a heritage site. With an enrolment of 1050 learners, the school stands as a beacon of education and history.
The day’s contributions included donations of sanitary towels, 100 pairs of shoes, food parcels to identified families, stationery, reading books to promote literacy and enrich the school library, as well as facilitated the painting of three Grade R classrooms.
In her remarks, MEC Viola Motsumi commended the public-private partners for their generosity and dedication to building the South Africa that Nelson Mandela envisioned.
“The contributions made today are a testament to the power of community and partnership. These generous donations and acts of service not only enhance the lives of our learners but also build the foundation of a better future for all. Together, we are fostering the South Africa that Nelson Mandela hoped for, one of unity, education, and opportunity”, Motsumi expressed.
The Department of Education pleads for continued partnerships with stakeholders to further profile the history of Stadt Primary School and ensure its legacy endures.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Mphata Molokwane
Departmental Spokesperson
082 979 3638
Or
Bayanda Zenzile
Media Liaison Officer
082 307 6852
Or
Elias Malindi
Acting Head of Communication
072 892 8399
