LIMPOPO – The Education MEC, Ishmael Kgetjepe, has warned shebeen and tavern owners against loud noise as gr 12 learners have started to write their final examination.
“We want to regulate the time that shebeens and taverns close for business because we are serious about the education of our children. Education is a societal responsibility and those dragging their feet in promoting better education should face the law.”
Kgetjepe spoke during the opening of the Vhembe National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) outside Thohoyandou.
According to Kgetjepe, the launch of the NECT in Vhembe was planned to coincide with the commencement of the final exams for this year’s gr 12 learners.
Godwin Khoza, CEO of the National Education Collaboration Trust said the trust was formed in 2013 in direct response to the call by the National Development Plan (NDP) to significantly improve the outcomes of the education system in the country.
He said part of the programme was to achieve marked and sustainable improvements through the active collaboration of the best capacities in society.
“We need 90% of learners to pass maths, science and languages with at least 50% by 2030. We are working with our five strategic themes, being courageous leadership, teacher development and professionalism, and parent and community involvement,” explained Khoza.
