Limpopo Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya

Limpopo Mom Blames School for Son’s Death After He Swallowed Pen’s Lid

The mother of 10-year-old learner Mosses Kganyago is demanding answers from a Limpopo school about the circumstances that led to her son’s death after he allegedly swallowed a pen lid while in class. According to reports, the Grade 4 learner at Moriting Primary School in Mankweng circuit under Capricorn district fainted and struggled to breathe… Continue reading Limpopo Mom Blames School for Son’s Death After He Swallowed Pen’s Lid

Two Learners Commit Suicide After Failing Grade 10

Two Grade 10 learners from the Vhembe East District in Limpopo have committed suicide after failing Grade 10. The separate incidents happened at Mphaphuli High School and Thohoyandou Technical School on Wednesday after the two male pupils received their report cards. In a statement released on Friday, December 13, the Limpopo Department of Education said… Continue reading Two Learners Commit Suicide After Failing Grade 10

Limpopo Claims Spot As Most Improved Province In 2023 Matric Results

Congratulations have been pouring in after Limpopo’s outstanding matric pass rate – 79.5%, a 7.4% improvement from 2022 – which earned the province the title of the most improved in the country. On Friday, the province announced its matric results in Polokwane at a ceremony attended by dignitaries, including Zion Christian Church (Z.C.C) leader, His… Continue reading Limpopo Claims Spot As Most Improved Province In 2023 Matric Results

Limpopo Pupils Forced To Use Leaking Toilets With No Doors

Learners at a school in Limpopo are currently confronted with a pressing health hazard due to the deteriorated and unsanitary conditions of the toilets they are compelled to use daily. They say the provincial education authorities responsible for addressing this matter have exhibited a lack of urgency and have been slow to take appropriate action.… Continue reading Limpopo Pupils Forced To Use Leaking Toilets With No Doors

Limpopo “Forgot” To Charge Officials Implicated In Tender Irregularities, Scopa Told

The standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) in Limpopo grilled Limpopo Public Works MEC Nkakarne Rakgoale, HOD Dikgole Seroka and CFO Mahlasedi Mhlabane about tender irregularities, irregular expenditure and maladministration, including the awarding of a R179 million contract to a company whose directors did not comply with tax requirements.

A public hearing has revealed shocking developments within the Limpopo Department of Education, where supply chain officials and companies contracted to advertise tenders have been doing as they please without any consequences meted against them. The provincial Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) heard that some officials signed off tenders at their own discretion, disbursing… Continue reading Limpopo “Forgot” To Charge Officials Implicated In Tender Irregularities, Scopa Told