The MEC responsible for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Hon Abraham Vosloo, engaged with the School Governing Body (SGB) and educators of Keidebees Primary School, Rosendal Intermediate School, and Paballelo Primary School in Upington today. These engagements underscored his commitment to ensuring that both learners and staff members thrive in their educational environments.

During the meetings, MEC Vosloo congratulated the newly elected SGB members, highlighting the significant responsibility they bear in fostering continuous improvement within their schools. "It would be a great shame for the school's performance to regress during your tenure. You must ensure that you lead with fairness and transparency," he emphasized.

He further stressed the integral role schools play in community development, stating, "When the school flourishes, the entire community flourishes because schools are a beacon of hope to the hopeless. We are constantly supporting schools, primary schools in particular, to ensure a good foundation is established and can result in the continuation of the great improvement we've seen in our matric results as a province."

In a move to support students from less fortunate households, school uniforms were distributed to learners at all three schools visited. Additionally, MEC Vosloo made a commitment of R100,000 to Keidebees Primary School for the refurbishment of the school kitchen and to Paballelo Primary School in celebration of its 10-year anniversary.