MADADENI – The ANC chief whip in the provincial legislature, Mr Musa Johan Mkhatshwa told learners that the abolishment of corporal punishment is not a licence to disrupt classes and disrespect teachers.
Mkhatshwa was addressing Dlamadoda High School learners, in the Nkomazi subregion, under the Nkomazi West Circuit, last week.
He was here as part of a back-toschool campaign spearheaded by the ANC in the province.
“The democratic dispensation under the leadership of the ANC, has made it easy for you to access education.
And seeing that many had dropped out of school because of corporal punishment, this government abolished this practice in all public schools.
But, now, we receive disturbing reports about learners disrupting classes and even
threatening their teachers.
I want to plead with you to refrain from doing this, because you are destroying your own future,” he said.
Mkhatshwa also warned the learners about the dangers of using drugs and alcohol.
“When I look at you, I see a generation who knows what they want to do with their
lives. It is crystal clear that you have a vision and a mission.
You are only here to learn in order to better your lives and change your family setup. It is only education that can make your parents proud of you.
So, stay away from drugs and alcohol, because they damage the mind.
Just focus on your studies, Mbekezeli Mbuli Mr Musa Johan Mkhatshwa addresses learners. Nkomazi West Circuit manager, Mr Oubas Bhila and Mr Musa Mkhatshwa.
Stay away from drugs and alcohol, because they damage the mind. Just focus on your studies you will have more time to booze and party when you have graduated from university,” he warned.
This school has made significant strides, taking a leap from a less than 30 per cent matric pass rate to obtain an 84,6 this year.
Mkhatshwa encouraged matric learners to work extra hard and apply for bursaries in time.
“You are so fortunate to have a government that cares for you, your education and future.
That is why this government has made it easy for you to access bursaries and scholarships so that you can go and further your studies at any tertiary institutions of your choice.So make use of this time,” he concluded.
