EMALAHLENI – Overcrowding at Siyanqoba Senior Secondary School will now be eased following the delivery of five mobile classrooms by Anglo Inyosi Coal Community Trust (AICCT). The mobile classrooms, along with 200 desks and chairs valued at R2 million, were officially handed over to the school on Thursday, May 16, 2025. The donation, regarded as…
DELMAS – Police had to escort the newly appointed principal of Mdumiseni Primary School in Delmas, under the Victor Khanye Local Municipality, after parents blocked his entry into the premises on April 15. The commotion arose following the Department of Education’s decision to appoint a new principal, while parents had their own preferred candidate. They…
DELMAS – In a heart-warming gesture, non-profit organisation Phezukomkhono donated school shoes to 40 learners at Mdumiseni Primary School on Tuesday, 8 April. “This is more than just giving shoes — we are restoring dignity and boosting confidence,” said Makhosini Madinane, Phezukomkhono member and South African Communist Party( SACP) representative. “When children are properly dressed,…
MIDDELBURG – A school’s clampdown on what it deemed inappropriate uniform saw more than 40 learners miss classes on Tuesday, 8 April, after being sent home for not wearing the correct attire at Middelburg College. Speaking to Highveld Chronicle, a learner said they were told they had not complied with the school’s dress code and…
EMALAHLENI – Mpumalanga Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Speedy Mashilo, has promised to improve infrastructure at Elukhanyisweni Secondary School in Lynnville, eMalahleni, following its remarkable 100% pass rate for the 2024 academic year. During his visit, Mashilo emphasised that supporting high-performing schools is just as important as assisting those that are…
EMALAHLENI – For many children, a pair of school shoes is more than just footwear—it’s a step toward confidence, dignity, and a brighter future. Recognising this need, Z.i Sisters launched its school shoe donation initiative on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Nkonjane Primary School and Alex Mampana Primary School. The initiative aims to provide essential…
MIDDELBURG – Middelburg Hoërskool (MHS) and Hoër Tegniese Skool (HTS) have finally succumbed to pressure from parents demanding placement for their children. Eighteen (18) learners were placed at MHS and 14 at HTS following a two-week-long tussle that included a series of peaceful demonstrations at the schools’ gates by parents determined to secure space for…
EMALAHLENI – eMalahleni mayor Vusi Nhlapho has made the inspiring decision to go back to school. Not just any school, but the very school where he began his secondary education more than 30 years ago. On January 15, 2025, Mayor Nhlapho visited Empucukweni Secondary School as part of the Back-to-School Programme, aiming to inspire learners…
EMALAHLENI – Mgibe Primary School in Kwaarspruit has emerged from years of neglect with the unveiling of a brand-new school building. The handover ceremony on Wednesday, April 17, marked a turning point for the school and its community, with Africoal SA, Seriti, Mpumalanga Department of Education, the Manala Mgibe Tribe, and Emalahleni Local Municipality all…
DELMAS – Exxaro Leeuwpan’s latest initiative aims to transform educational support for learners in Delmas. This marks an expansion of local educational support beyond ordinary extra classes and the annual rewarding of top matric performers by the mine. The initiative will ensure that a majority of learners are fully equipped for academic success, while emphasizing…
