Fresh lick of paint from the first lady
The first lady, Margaret Mathabatha, joined by the members of the First Lady Trust, visited Phophi Secondary School in Mutale, where they renovated the school and donated books as part of Mandela Day celebrations.
POLOKWANE – Mandela’s vision for our country helped learners to have proper classrooms. Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.
With that in mind, the first lady, Margaret Mathabatha through the First Lady Trust, was part of the hundreds of people in the province who gave their 67 minutes of goodwill.
Mathatbatha, joined by the members of the trust, visited Phophi Secondary School in Mutale, where they renovated the school and donated books as part of Mandela Day celebrations. Nelson Mandela once said: “our children are our greatest treasure, they are our future. Those who abuse them tear at the fabric of our society and weaken our nation”. The principal of the school and members of the governing body also helped to prepare a good learning area for the children. “This was one of the best experiences ever,” said Mathabatha. She adopted the school last year after she saw the dilapidated block of classrooms which the learners could not use as it was no longer safe. “The school is using five blocks of classrooms which are in a bad state, where learners are exposed to rain and cold. Despite all the challenges, the school is known for its excellent performance in matric results. The school produced 100% matric pass rates in 2002, 2011 and 2013,” she said. The First Lady Trust extended its gratitude to everyone who was part of the event.
