Mayibuye Primary School finally launched by Premier Lesufi
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi told learners and parents that Phase 2 of the school should be completed by April to be launched by April 27 as part of the Freedom Day commemoration.
The official launch of the Mayibuye Primary School was met with excitement from the young learners.
Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi was accompanied by MEC of Education Matome Chiloane and MEC of Infrastructure Development and Human Settlements Lebogang Maile.
Ward 110 councillor Angie Mphaho joined the trio at the opening ceremony.
This happened on February 7 at the official opening of the state-of-the-art school boasting a total of 28 smart classrooms, two smart science laboratories, a computer lab, an early childhood development section, a library, and an administration block.
Premier Lesufi said despite the delay, the handover was about delivering on the promise of handing over the school to the people of Mayibuye, who have been calling for the swift resolution of the challenges which have led to these delays.
“We promised that we will ensure the school is up and running in 2024 and we are doing exactly that. Through the completion of Mayibuye Primary School, we are showing our commitment to the completion of incomplete projects and the delivery of state-of-the-art education infrastructure,” said Lesufi.
He said regarding concerns about the delays and their impact on the delivery of quality education to learners in and around Mayibuye, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has been working around the clock to ensure the school is handed over to the community.
“By the end of March, over 1 200 young people will have full access to all these exciting facilities. Today, we are allowing for certain grades to begin using the school while waiting for the contractor to conclude works on the hall and the redirection of the sewer line,” explained Lesufi.
MEC Chiloane said the handover was further proof of Gauteng’s promise of building quality schools and increasing access to quality education in Townships, Informal Settlements and Hostel (Tish) areas.
He said it was also expected to help alleviate admission and placement pressure.
“Mayibuye Primary School was an indication of the government’s unwavering dedication to delivering quality education infrastructure within communities where our people reside. With this school, our Tish learners are also being allowed to excel in the sciences as there is a science lad; and because this is a smart school, our learners will be using the latest technology,” said Chiloane.
Phase 2 will be launched on April 27, and will consist of a nutrition centre combined with a dining hall, a soccer field, and combi-courts (netball, basketball and tennis courts).
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