Build-up events
The Deputy Minister of Basic Education Dr Reginah Mhaule will from tomorrow, Tuesday 17 May embark on Early Childhood Development (ECD), Read to Lead and Second Chance Matric Programme Roadshows as part of the build-up events for the upcoming Presidential Imbizo taking place in Carolina, Mpumalanga.
The Second Chance Matric Support Programme (SCMSP) provides support to learners who could not meet the pass requirements of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examinations. It affords young South Africans a second chance of acquiring a NSC which will be much needed for participating in the main stream economy or furthering their studies in Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s).
As from 01 April 2022, the Early Childhood Development (ECD) function has migrated to the to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) from the Department of Social Development as directed by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the 2019 State of the Nation Address (SONA).
The roadshows are also aimed creating awareness about the Read to Lead campaign among a wide range of stakeholders to make them aware of the departmental programmes and to solicit for their support and participation. Deputy Minster will also take time to engage with Faith-based Organisations.
Members of media are invited to attend the Deputy Minister build-up events as follows:
ECD and Second Chance Roadshow:
Date: Tuesday, 17 May 2022
Time: 9h00
Venue: Wesselton Primary School Hall, Ermelo, Mpumalanga
School Monitoring and Oversight visit:
Date: Thursday, 19 May 2022
Time: 7h30
Venue: Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School, Mkhonto Municipality (Piet Retief), Mpumalanga
Read to Lead Programme and Meeting with Faith Based Organisations:
Date: Thursday, 19 May 2022
Time: 9h00
Venue: Ubuhlebuzile Secondary School, 6641 Phola Park X7, Mkhonto Municipality, Mpumalanga
Enquiries:
Elijah Mhlanga
Head of Communication
Cell: 083 580 8275
Sanki Lerefolo
Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 082 836 8703
