Programme Director, Mr. T.G. Nkadimeng;
Limpopo Education MEC, Hon. Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya;
The Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District, Cllr Minah Bahula;
Mayor Elias Motsoaledi of Local Municipality, Cllr David Tladi;
Kgoshi Boleu Rammupudu and the Royal Council,
Religious Leaders
Representatives of SGB Associations;
Our Sector Unions;
The National Education Collaborative Trust;
The South African Council for Educators;
Chairperson of the School Governing Body;
Our learners;
Distinguished guests
Thobela, Avuxeni, Ndi matsheloni, Good morning, Goie more.
Today, as dawn paints the sky with the hues of hope and promise,
we
gather beneath a new chapter in our journey, one where these very walls
echo the dreams of every young mind.
In the gentle murmur of the morning breeze, the promise of a brighter
future whispers to us: that in every brick and every beam lies the spirit of
transformation and the hope of tomorrow.
Programme Director, I stand before you today not only with a heart full of
humility but also with an overwhelming sense of hope and transformation
as we mark this momentous occasion, the official handover of
Dikgalaopeng Primary School and Mpelegeng Primary School to our
community.
Today, as we gather here today, we embrace a future ripe with opportunity,
built upon the foundation of vision, commitment, and unity.
Inspired by the echoes of the 1955 Freedom Charter, we reaffirm that “the
doors of learning and culture shall be opened.” These words are more than just ink on paper; they promise a brighter tomorrow for every child, every
family, and every community.
The struggle for equality and access to education has shaped our narrative,
the strivings starved, hopes brightened, aspirations ignited.
It’s a narrative
we celebrate and uphold today like never before in the heart of
Dikgalaopeng Primary School and Mpelegeng Primary school.
Elementary education is the cornerstone of our nation’s future. A nation
that does not invest in its youth, in the very essence of its future, forfeits its
promise of progress.
With these newly built schools, we are not merely constructing buildings;
we are laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and
changemakers.
In these safe havens, our children will find more than shelter from the
storms and the chill of winter, they will discover a nurturing environment
where dreams can take flight.
Programme Director, a secure and conducive learning environment is
paramount. When the rains pour and the winter winds blow, these schools
will offer a warm embrace, a roof of safety, and a sanctuary of knowledge.
It is our collective responsibility to ensure that these infrastructures remain
inviolate.
Today, as we celebrate this auspicious occasion and light the torch of
education for your noble pursuits, let us also honour the solidarity that
brings us together.
It is the traditional wisdom of our leaders, the innovation spearheaded by
the educational authorities, the community support that nourishes this
school, and the heartful commitment from all present that spells success.
In that spirit, let us unite our strengths; let us be guardians of our learners’
education and the integrity of this vision for years to come. May this school
inspire a synergy among parents, teachers, and communities where every
success story penned adds another brushstroke to the vibrant canvas of
our history call upon every community member and resident to vigilantly look after
these assets and to report any act of vandalism. Together, let us forge a
Limpopo that is resilient and safe from criminal activities.
As your government, we remain steadfast in our commitment to support our
communities. Today, we celebrate not only the completion of two vital
educational institutions but also our promise to build more schools,
ensuring that every child has access to quality education.
Let these schools be a beacon of hope, a symbol that when we invest in
education, we invest in the future of our nation.
Let these institutions serve as a luminous guide, inspiring generations to
come. I leave you with the words of Nelson Mandela, who once said,
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the
world.” May this truth continue to guide our actions and our policies.
As I conclude, I urge each and every one of you to take the education of
our children seriously.
Thank you, and may today mark the dawn of endless possibilities for our
children and our great Limpopo.
