Drakensberg Secondary School was honoured with a visit by Angie Motshekga, the Minister of Basic Education.

The Minister addressed the staff and governing body last Thursday, stating that the school’s impressive and consistent results, being a state school with a large population of diverse race, socio-economic background of learners and experiencing numerous challenges, which is common to all public schools, has been acknowledged by the national government.

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She thanked all stakeholders and especially the Principal Mr Sewlal and staff for their dedication and efforts to excel despite the odds.

Minister Motshekga was very humble and encouraging; being realistic of the challenges posed and said that she understood the adversities that educators faced, having been in the profession herself.

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She also shared that she chose to visit Drakensberg Secondary School first as she wished to lift her spirits.
The school was also identified by the department as a fully functional and progressive institution, considering the overwhelming success attained over the past two decades.

The Principal and management were commended for excellent leadership.

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