2nd Floor, Ga-Rona Building Tel: +27 (18) 388-4699 Private Bag X129, Fax: +27(18) 388 -3127 MMABATHO CHIEF DIRECTORATE: COMMUNICATION E-mail:[email protected] 2735 MEDIA RELEASE Sunday, 09 November 2014 Primary school construction progress impresses Premier Mahumapelo – Setsokotsane Programme Geysdorp – Premier SOR Mahumapelo says the Bokone Bophirima Provincial Government and the residents of Geysdorp near Delareyville in Tswaing Local Municipality are looking forward to the completion of a new primary school that will accommodate seven hundred learners from around the area. Joined by MECs for Education and Sports Development Maphefo Matsemela, Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs Tebogo Modise and MEC for Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development Manketsi Tlhape, Premier Mahumapelo made a brief stop at the construction site on Friday, 07 November, to ascertain the progress that is being made towards the completion of the school, this as part of the Setsokotsane Programme activities for Tswaing Local Municipality. Premier Mahumapelo who was able to lend a helping hand to the workers, says the building of decent schools in the Province will go a long way in realising the objectives of the National Development Plan, which amongst others stresses the importance of education as a key driver of change. This 16-classroom primary school will cost government R32 million. Service Excellence for a Better Life Kantoro ya Tonakgolo. Kantoor van die Premier. Office of the Premier The school Principal, Ms Hilda Pule says she is very excited with the support of the Provincial Government, and the speed with which it moves to respond to the plight of the community. -END- Issued by: Ms Bonolo Mohlakoana Acting Provincial Head of Communication Office of the Premier North West Provincial Government Cell: 082 901 2435 E-mail: [email protected] www.nwpg.gov.za 2.