VANDERBIJLPARK. – Ikateleng Centre, based at the Dr Molefi Oliphant Secondary School in Bophelong provides supplementary teaching in mathematics, economics, business studies, accounting, life science, physical science, and English to high school learners from Grade 10 to 12.
Eskom Foundation’s CEO, Cecil Ramonotsi recently joined Nwu’s acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Linda du Plessis for the handover at the Ikateleng Centre.
Addressing learners and those who were in attendance, Ramonotsi said, “Despite many challenges, the centre has continued to set high standards.
There is a lot that other educational and developmental programmes can learn from this project. I do not doubt that your alumni can today be found occupying many leadership positions as doctors, engineers, leaders in commerce and industry, teachers and, perhaps, even within Eskom itself.”
The initiative started in 1988 and now boasts six centres across the country. This year, more than 1 400 learners from various schools have enrolled in the programme. Prof Du Plessis said that the project has helped many learners in achieving excellent results. “Last year, we had an overall 78 percent bachelor pass rate. We are so proud to be in partnerships with companies like Eskom. We also applaud the learners for their commitment and discipline.”
“We are so proud to be associated with this initiative and delighted to continue our sponsorship. I want to thank and congratulate the tutors and educators participating in this programme. Thank you for generously giving your time and conducting classes on weekends.
Behind every successful graduate of Ikateleng stands a group of community-spirited educators, organisers, planners and support staff who have contributed to the success of the programme over more than 30 years.”
Ikateleng Project Manager, Celeste Rossouw, said the project’s main objective was to improve learners’ overall examination results to meet the admission requirements to enrol at tertiary institutions. “Through the help of companies like the Eskom Development Foundation, we have helped thousands of learners,” said Rossouw.
