MEC MAVHUNGU LERULE-RAMAKHANYA TO ADDRESS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME GRADUATION CEREMONY TODAY

Limpopo MEC for Education, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya will today deliver the keynote address at the graduation ceremony of the Instructional Leadership Programme. The programme is a strategic partnership between the Limpopo Department of Education, the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA).

The ceremony celebrates the successful completion of the year-long blended learning programme by a cohort of school and curriculum leaders drawn equitably from all the 10 Education Districts of the province. The graduates, comprising principals, deputy principals, departmental heads, and curriculum advisors have been equipped with advanced skills in Curriculum Delivery, Instructional Supervision, ICT Integration, and Human Resource Development.

The graduation takes place under the department’s annual theme of Transformation and Development, and against the backdrop of South Africa’s ongoing commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 on quality education.

Members of the media and the public are invited to take note of this important milestone in the province’s efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning through strengthened school leadership.

Issued by the Limpopo Department of Education Communications Unit

Media enquiries:

Isaac Mahlangu (Media Liaison Officer) – 082 776 5169

Mike Maringa (Communications Director) – 083 729 8813

LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO JOIN IEC PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS DEMOCRACY LAUNCH.

The Limpopo Department of Education will join the Provincial Independent Electoral Commission at the launch of the Schools Democracy Programme (SDP). The significant event aims to foster active citizenry amongst learners across the province by engaging them in Civic and Democracy Education.

The Schools Democracy Programme is designed to offer a variety of activities for learners to engage critically about democracy and electoral activities and simulation materials to all schools to enhance their electoral democracy knowledge.

MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya will deliver a keynote address to motivate learners and emphasize the importance of active citizenship and connecting democracy to their lived realities.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event.

The School’s Democracy Programme is planned as follows:

Date: 16 April 2026

Time: 09:30

Venue: Tlhako Secondary School, Sekhukhune South Education District.

For Media inquiries , please contact:

Isaac Mahlangu

Media liaison officer

082 776 5169

OR

Mike Maringa

Comms Director

083 729 8313

Issued by Limpopo Department of Education

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SOME SCHOOLS IN VHEMBE TO REMAIN CLOSED AMID ONGOING DISRUPTIVE WEATHER

Following sustained heavy rainfall over the weekend, the Limpopo Department of Education has taken a precautionary decision to keep a number of schools in the Vhembe region closed. Several schools within the Vhembe East and West Education Districts remain inaccessible and will therefore be shut as we continue to monitor the disruptive weather conditions.

On Friday, a directive was issued suspending all extra classes, in response to forecasts warning of disruptive rain and the risk of flash flooding. District offices are now liaising directly with the affected circuits and schools to ensure parents and guardians are informed of the latest developments.

Learners at some of the affected schools rely on scholar transport, which is currently unable to operate due to the persistent rainfall. Parents are urged to remain vigilant and to notify school principals immediately if their routes to school become inaccessible.

To address the disruption to learning, the department has established a task team tasked with developing a comprehensive catch-up strategy. The plan is expected to include the organisation of educational camps for learners who have fallen behind in their studies, alongside the introduction of online learning programmes for all impacted schools.

The department will assess the situation and give updates on regular basis.

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For Media Enquiries, please contact:

Isaac Mahlangu

Media Liaison Officer

Cell: 082 776 5169

Or

Mike Maringa

Director: Communications

Cell: 083 729 8813

Issued by the Limpopo Department of Education