Premier calls on Grade 12s to take charge of their future
Limpopo premier encourages Grade 12s in Dikgalaopeng Village and advises them to take their education seriously.
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba visited Naledi Ya Meso Secondary School today in Dikgalaopeng Village outside Tafelkop to encourage and motivate Grade 12 learners as the 2026 academic year begins.
The school in the Sekhukhune South Education District, which faces challenges of low learner enrolment, achieved a 0% pass rate in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations from the 15 matric learners.
The school had 135 learners enrolled last year from Grades Eight to 12, and 99 learners enrolled this year.
Ramathuba advised the learners to take their education seriously and ensure they empower themselves.
The premier announced plans for camps and school lessons on Saturdays, as an intervention to help improve the performance at the school.
She discouraged learners from using alcohol and other substances and encouraged them to respect their teachers.
Ramathuba promised to visit the school to engage with the learners one-on-one, get an insight into their challenges, and see how she can help improve the situation.
She further encouraged the learners to use the opportunity provided by the school, which also has a science laboratory, to empower themselves.
Ramathuba condemned violent incidents that occurred at the school last year after two teachers were forced to flee after a learner threatened them with a panga.
