Polokwane - Limpopo Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule- Ramakhanya has urged the Representatives Council for Learners to be the ambassadors of change in their respective schools. The MEC was addressing the Provincial elective conference of the Representatives Council of learners. The Representative Council is key in ensuring that there is improvement of academic performance in all grades. The MEC expects the newly elected cohort to lead various campaigns, including amongst others, fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy and bullying in school. 

MEC Lerule-Ramakhanya has encouraged the reps in attendance to be vigilant and ensure that crime and drug abuse is rooted out in the schools. The newly elected leaders will represent the Province in the National elective conference next week.

Story by Mike Maringa