Caption: Premier Ndlovu unveiling the plaque at the upgraded school
By Lwazi Raul-Shongwe
The Mpumalanga provincial government has officially handed over Godide Secondary School in Thulamahashe Village, Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, to the community.
The state-of-the-art facility was unveiled on October 15, 2025, in a ceremony led by Premier Mandla Ndlovu, accompanied by key officials, including MEC for Education, Lindi Masina.
The newly refurbished school boasts an impressive array of facilities, including fully furnished classrooms, administration block, functional kitchen, computer centre, library, science laboratory, and electrical infrastructure.
These modern facilities will provide 598 learners with a safe, inspiring, and welcoming environment to learn, grow, and dream big.
MEC for Education, Lindi Masina, said the school’s upgrade is a profound investment in the future of Bushbuckridge and the province at large.
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“This is more than a school upgrade; it is a profound investment in the future of Bushbuckridge and the province at large. Teachers will now teach with renewed pride and passion, knowing their lessons take place in an environment that nurtures both minds and hearts,” said MEC Masina.
Premier Ndlovu highlighted the government’s commitment to providing quality education and improving the lives of rural communities.
He said the provincial government has identified about 54 dilapidated schools in the province and plans to refurbish or replace them.
Ndlovu also mentioned plans to build schools at a reasonable rate, reducing the financial burden on the province.
The community was urged by Premier Ndlovu to take care of the new school facility.
“ As government, we are happy that we are here to hand over the state-of-the-art school to the people of Rolle. The school has made a commitment that they will achieve above the target of the province, which is 90%(pass rate). My target, together with some few schools in the province, is 100%,” said Ndlovu.
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