MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The Executive Mayor of Mahikeng Local Municipality joined the Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, during the donation of 40 laptops to Setumo Secondary School in Majemantsho, Mahikeng.
The initiative was strategically designed to enhance online learning capabilities for learners, with a particular focus on supporting Grade 12 learners in their applications to higher education institutions.
Moreover, the Minister inaugurated a cyber lab at the school, which will offer additional resources and assist learners in effectively navigating the digital landscape.
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, in collaboration with the Department of Education in the North West under the MEC Viola Motsumi, acknowledged the proactive efforts of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) in aligning its initiatives with socio-environmental development goals, thereby fulfilling its commitment to social responsibility.
The agency aims to positively influence communities and contribute to societal progress.
During the event, Gungubele was accompanied by Mahikeng Local Municipality Mayor Tshepiso Mphehlo and MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha.
The initiative underscored the significance of safeguarding the laptops and the cyberlab, emphasising that these resources are designed to benefit and empower the learners of Setumo Secondary School, ultimately fostering their educational development and future opportunities.
