Picture: Learners receive gifts/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
10 June 2026 – The North West Department of Education and Moretele Local Municipality schools received donations for learners from Gift of the Givers Foundation in partnership with Moretele Local Municipality on 9 June 2026. Learners from Modimokwane Primary School in Mathibestad and Mmamudu Primary School in Makapanstad, received 1500 beanies, 150 sanitary packs, 2 food bulks, detergent bulks, 50 breakfast packs, pairs of school shoes and stationery packs from the Gift of the Givers Foundation.
The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said the primary objective for the gifts is to motivate learners to attend school throughout winter and summer seasons. Motsumi said the gifts are aimed at complimenting the food that is provided at school and to restore the dignity of learners.
“As a gesture of gratitude, learners and staff at Modimokwane Primary School welcomed the donations with songs, poems and performances. The school further demonstrated its commitment to education by having learners recite and sign a pledge in which they committed to working hard, arriving at school on time and respecting their teachers.
“I also signed the pledge and expressed gratitude for the donations. So, on behalf of the entire department, we appreciate the positive gesture by the Gift of the Givers Foundation. It is true that education is a societal matter,” she said.
Motsumi further said it is important to invest in the future of this country by supporting learners at an early age. She added that next year, they are going to turn things around by putting more focus on primary schools.
“For many years, we have focused mostly on high schools. Primary schools are the foundation of our results, and we must make sure they get the necessary support from the department. We encourage parents and guardians to register learners across since learner registration will end on 30 September 2026.
“The winter warmer campaign continues to bring hope, dignity and much-needed relief to vulnerable learners, while strengthening collaboration between government, communities and humanitarian organisations,” said Motsumi.
Meanwhile, the Moretele Local Municipality mayor, George Manyike, received a framed photograph accompanied by a message of appreciation, while Motsumi and Bojanala District Education Director, were each presented with trophies in recognition of their support and commitment to education.
Manyike said they are pleased that the dignity of learners in the municipality will be restored.
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