MEC for Education, Lindi Masina, will visit the Thandolwethu Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Wakkerstroom, part of the Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality, on Thursday, August 28,
This visit, scheduled for 09:00, is a key component of the Bana Pele mass registration drive, a government initiative aimed at providing safe environments, quality learning, nutritious food, and financial assistance to children from low-income households.
The Bana Pele drive focuses on registering previously unlisted ECD centers to bring them under government oversight. This process ensures they comply with legal and safety standards, making them eligible for crucial government support and funding.
During her visit to Thandolwethu ECD Centre, MEC Masina will receive a detailed report on the center’s current status and challenges.
This will allow the department to provide immediate support to help the center meet the required minimum norms and standards.
Following her visit to the ECD center, MEC Masina will address all Grade 12 learners in the Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme circuit at Hoerskool Volkrust at 12:00.
She will encourage them to prepare diligently for their upcoming preparatory and final examinations, stressing the importance of effective time management and prioritizing their studies to reach their full academic potential.
This circuit is well-known for its high performance, achieving a 91.4% pass rate in the 2024 National Senior Certificate Examination results.
The MEC will challenge the Class of 2025 to maintain this positive momentum and surpass the previous year’s record with more quality results, including a higher number of distinctions and bachelor passes.
To conclude her day, MEC Masina will convene a meeting with all school principals from the Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme circuit and representatives of School Governing Bodies at Hoerskool Volkrust at 14:00.
This meeting is designed to foster collaboration among educational leaders and governance structures.
The goal is to ensure they are well-supported in their efforts to uphold high standards across all schools in the circuit, which is essential for sustaining and improving educational outcomes.
The MEC’s agenda for the day demonstrates a holistic commitment to education, from foundational early childhood development to the critical final stages of high school.
