Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Thembi Siweya, will visit three schools in Limpopo Province to conduct the Back-To-School Campaign and assess the state of readiness for the reopening of schools. The Back-To-School campaign is a Government initiative which is aimed at encouraging all stakeholders to participate in promoting teaching and learning at schools. 

As part of the visit, the Deputy Minister will engage with the district, school management, teachers, parents, school governing body, civil society, and traditional leadership. The Deputy Minister views this visit as an important intervention in promoting and motivating learners to stay in schools. 

Members of the media are invited to join the Deputy Minister in Limpopo Province as follows: 

Day 1

Date: Friday, 20 January 2023
Time: 07h30
Venue: Marhorhwani-Malai High school, Olifantshoek in Hlanganani Circuit, Vhembe West District Municipality in Limpopo Province 

Day 2

Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Time: 07h30
Venue: Fedile Secondary School in Matoks, Polokwane, Molemole Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo Province 

Day 3

Date: Tuesday, 31 January 2023
Time: 07h30
Venue: Doasho High School, Tshware-Gamamabolo, Sovenga/Turfloop, Polokwane Local Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo Province

For confirmation, kindly contact Mr Pfumelani Mayimele at 065 660 3839 or email Pfumelani@dpme.gov.za 

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Media enquiries: Ms Mathapelo Kgakwa on 066 484 6162 or email Mathapelo@dpme.gov.za 

Issued by: The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Pretoria