Siphosethu Baduza’s first day in Grade One at Tsakane Primary School.
Photo: Nhlanhla Zizi
The excitement was palpable when eager learners took their first steps into grades R and One this year.
Parents, teachers and school staff welcomed them with smiles, guidance and encouragement, marking the start of their educational journey. For many, it was a day of new uniforms, backpacks and bright-eyed anticipation.
Title: School
Caption: Lindokuhle Nkosi and Hlelowenkosi Thabethe.
Photo: Bathabile Nkosi
Description: Two boys standing next to each other in school uniform.
Title: Grade One
Caption: Oarabile Thipe’s first day of primary school.
Photo: Potlako Thipe
Description: A boy standing, dressed in school uniform.
Title: Grade R
Caption: The 2026 Grade R learners at Michael Zulu Primary School.
Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
Description: Grade R learners in school uniform.
Title: Grade R
Caption: Grade One teacher Zanele Sibeko is excited for the year ahead and wants to make Grade One memorable for her new learners.
Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
Description: Grade One learners in school uniform with their class teacher.
Title: Grade One
Caption: The 2026 Grade One learners at Michael Zulu Primary School.
Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
Description: Grade One learners in school uniform.
Title: Grade R
Caption: Sisekelo Gwayise and Ntokozo Shabalala are exited for Grade One.
Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
Description: Two Grade One learners in school uniform, in class.
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