It is back to school and the Gauteng government is once more implementing its mandate of ensuring smooth and well-running schools. As part of the Back to School Campaign, the MEC for Local Government and Housing Humphrey Mmemezi visited three schools in Atteridgevile, Tshwane.
The aim of the visit was to motivate learners, offer support and ensure that everything was ready. MEC Mmemezi visited Phelindaba High School, N'wa Mhinga and Isaac More Primary Schools.
Addressing pupils at Phelindaba High, Mmemezi said each learner must decide what they want to do with their future because everyone has a choice.
“Your future will help you become someone great, start preparing for it now,” Mmemezi said, adding that one does not have to come from a rich family to make have a bright future. “Some of the successful people were once poor. God gave you a brain, use it,” he said.
Mmemezi highlighted that government prioritises education hence the majority of the budget is allocated to it. “From today onwards, know that you are not alone, we as government are here to support you, but you must know that change starts with you,” he said.
The MEC further said that the government does not want the country to have beggars and this can be achieved through proper education.
In addition to the motivation, MEC also handed over new school uniforms to ten learners as part of the Social Development Programme.
One of the students who benefitted from the programme, Mpho Ratsela, said he was happy about what the government is doing for them. Mpho is an orphan and staying with guardians.
He said he started benefiting from the programme since Grade 8 and he is now in Grade 11. “I really appreciate the help we are getting because not only do we get new school uniform every year, but also lunch daily,” he said. Mpho wants to study to become a Chartered Accountant after matric.
The programme of the day culminated with the planting of trees at all the schools.
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“It's your future, start preparing for it now” – MEC Mmemezi
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