The Minister of Basic Education,Angie Motshekga, said the programme complements the department’s Action Plan 2019: Towards the Realisation of Schooling 2030.
“Any investment in the public schooling system is a wise move as it has a direct impact on on the majority of our school-going children. We are very happy that this wonderful partnership will invest in ECD, which provides a solid foundation for schooling,”said Minister Motshekga.
Anglo American South Africa’s Deputy Chairman Norman Mbazima said poor learner performance is particularly prevalent in learners from poor households and those attending rural schools.
“Learners in communities where we operate need to have the best possible chance of accessing quality education and achieving excellent results,” he said.
Teachers and management at the selected schools will receive support from the mining company, according to their needs and subjects.
• This article was originally published in the GCIS Vuk'uzenzele.