Picture: North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi during sod-turning/Supplied 

By REGINALD KANYANE

20 September 2024- The North West Department of Education said, under the Thuntsa Lerole Reloaded accelerated service delivery program, it has marked a significant milestone with the sod-turning ceremony for the renovation and expansion of Ikaneng High School in Sutelong village, near Moretele on 20 September 2024.

The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said the project is a testament to the department’s commitment to providing quality education and creating lasting infrastructure to serve future generations. She further said the extensive project at the school includes the refurbishment of four existing classroom blocks and the construction of several new facilities, such as a new administration block and nutrition block.

“This includes the construction of a new sports block, a new refuse block, a new computer and science block, a new library and multipurpose centre, a new toilet block and a new clearvu fence around the premises.

“The renovations and new constructions are expected to be completed within 18 months, providing quality facilities for learners and educators in the community. The school also receives essential stationery, enhancing the learning environment for its learners,” said Motsumi. 

She hailed the project as a landmark moment. Motsumi added that through sod-turning events, they are not just building a school, but laying a landmark moment that serves as the foundation for a long-lasting heritage for the Sutelong village community.

“In this Heritage Month, we are proud to invest in the future of Moretele, because, through education, we can uplift and transform communities. The Thuntsa Lerole Reloaded program ensures that the department continues to bring services to the people, empowering our learners with the best facilities and resources available.

“In addition to Ikageng High School, another local school, Rethusitswe Combined School, has also benefited from the Thuntsa Lerole Reloaded program. The school receives stationery and sanitary towels as part of the department’s efforts to support learners’ academic and personal well-being,” she said.

Motsumi said the Thuntsa Lerole Reloaded program continues to make strides in the province by addressing infrastructure challenges and improving the quality of education for learners across the North West province.

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