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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and North West Education MEC Viola Motsumi will this morning visit Tshenolo Primary School in Letlhabile near Brits.
The purpose for the visit is to kickstart the 2026 Back-To-School Programme and to usher in the first day of the 2026 academic calendar.
Spokesperson for the department Terence Khala says they will also welcome learners back to school, with special focus on Grade R and Grade 1 learners who will be attending school for the very first time.
“The visit will underscore the importance of early learning as the foundation for lifelong educational success. During her engagement with educators, the minister will encourage teachers to be bolder, more ambitious, and more innovative in 2026, as the education system continues to focus on improving learning outcomes and preparing learners for a rapidly changing world.”
The province’s Matric Class of 2025 attained an 88. 49% matric pass rate:
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