By BAKANG MOKOTO
9 February 2026 – The North West Department of Education has expressed its gratitude to Mokete Flatela, the Science teacher of Nkang Mahlale Secondary School in Jouberton Township, near Klerksdorp and the Harmony Mine for delivering the outstanding 100 double desks for the learners. The department said last year, Flatela was allocated a classroom that did not have adequate school furniture.
The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said every time when learners had to change periods, teachers were frustrated because the learners did not have furniture in the classes they were moving to. Motsumi said this situation necessitated Flatela to write letters to the private sector to request for the school furniture for his learners.
“The Harmony Gold Mine responded positively to his request of the 400 desks. Harmony Mine agreed to donate the 200 double desks but started with the delivery of 100 desks in 2025. In 2026 Harmony Mine delivered the remaining 100 double desks.
“We welcome the donation of desks from Harmony Mine. On behalf of the department, I wish to thank Harmony Mine for keeping their promise to deliver the outstanding desks. As a department, we also wish to thank Flatela for his tireless efforts in seeking assistance for his learners,” she said.
Motsumi further said they need more Flatelas in their schools, educators who are willing to go the extra mile to secure support for their learners. She added that, the school has received a total number of 200 double desks which accommodate 400 learners.
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