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MEC Hlophe visits Ratanda on first school day!
The new academic year got off to a great start in Ratanda when the MEC (Member of Executive Committee) for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Ms. Mbali Hlophe visited schools in the area. The tour was joined by officials from the provincial department, including local politicians and the district’s education representatives.
“Not everybody has an interest in universities. Some of you may want to be soccer or netball players, or be in entertainment and so forth. We are here to tell you about the different opportunities that make it all possible. In the department, we speak about what we call the ‘Sports Economy’ or the ‘Business of Sports’,” she explained. The MEC further elaborated to say that in sports, one does not have to only be a player but also there are many fields to participate in. “There is also the administration part of it,” she said. In that regard, the SASCOC leadership was invited to attend the back-to-school tour. After her address to the high school learners, the MEC unveiled brand new sporting and musical equipment for the school. The gifts also included a book tray with books to encourage literacy. “These are the things that are meant to assist you,” said the MEC. She said the department will launch as the Sports and Arts Development programme where they bring experts and legends to work closely with them. MEC Hlophe along with the Lesedi Local Municipality Executive Mayor Cllr. Lerato Maloka, planted trees in the school’s yard to conclude the visit.
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Lesedi Municipality mayor Lerato Maloka (left) and Gauteng MEC Mbali Hlophe (far right) assist in showing learners their new gifts from the provincial government during the back-to-school tour in Ratanda. 15/01/2020
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