“Public service is not just about sanitation and waste removal. It is about investing in the education of our children,” said Amajuba District Acting Municipal Manager Mrs Nandi Dlamini at the Amajuba District Municipality Mayoral Excellence Awards at Blue Ridge Crystal on Tuesday (February 3).

Purpose of the awards

These awards serve as recognition for excellence among learners, educators and schools.

KZN achieved the top spot for National Senior Certificate Examination pass rates, putting Amajuba District in sixth place in the province and in the top 10 nationwide.

In an effort to expand the district municipality’s expanded support initiative for first-year tertiary education students, 20 deserving learners from across the district each received R5000 towards their tertiary registration fees, doubling the number of beneficiaries from 15 in 2024.

Among the speakers were Amajuba District Municipality Acting Mayor TE Mtembu, Newcastle Municipality Mayor DX Dube, Minister of Public Service & Administration Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, and Department of Education District Director Mr RTT Nzama.

Congratulations to Amajuba District’s top 10 achievers:

• Ruby Beukes – Ferrum High School
• Mlandomuhle Msane – Dedangifunde High School
• Andiswa Buthelezi – Phendukani Full Service High School
• Amahle Sithole – Mzilikazi High School
• Mandisa Khumalo – Dannhauser Secondary School
• Mhlabeni Lelethu – Panorama Combined School
• Thandeka Dlamini – Sizwe High School
• Nhlanhla Mlotshwa – Masihambisane Secondary School
• Sethabile Mzobe – Hope High School
• Sibongakonke Nkasa – Dedangifunde High School

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