Rural community welcomes construction of state-of-the-art school

Education in the deep rural area of Sahlumbe in Weenen is set for a boost.

This was announced by KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education Mbali Frazer when she met with Inkosi Mthembu on June 1.

The purpose was to discuss the latest developments regarding the local traditional leadership’s request for the construction of a new high school in Sahlumbe.

Inkosi Mthembu and the community had contacted the KZN Department of Education, seeking the establishment of a high school in their area. Currently, Sahlumbe Secondary School is the only high school in the area and is facing challenges due to overcrowding caused by increasing demand.

During the meeting, MEC Frazer engaged with Inkosi Mthembu and his delegation from the Mthembu Royal House, where she addressed issues related to the construction of the state-of[1]the-art Inkosi Mkhuphukeli Secondary School.

Following the discussions, MEC Frazer announced that the construction of Inkosi Mkhuphukeli Secondary School will commence on June 15, 2023.

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“The total cost of the construction of Inkosi Mkhuphukeli Secondary School amounts to R74 million,” stated MEC Frazer during the meeting.

“Inkosi Mkhuphukeli Secondary School will comprise 20 classrooms, four multi-purpose or specialist rooms, a media centre, a computer room, team teaching facilities, a spacious administration block, three Head of Department offices, a counselling room, storerooms, garden stores, administrative storage spaces, a changing room, an NSNP kitchen, ablution facilities, a sports field, a combo court, as well as an assembly area,” the MEC explained.

Inkosi Mthembu expressed his gratitude for the announcement and the forthcoming job opportunities that will arise from this project. He also pledged to involve the community in safeguarding their new school from vandalism and theft.

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