News Bulletin of 23 May 2025, 6pm

The Gauteng Department of Education is taking action to improve learning conditions at Eqinisweni Secondary School in Ivory Park.
The school, which was built for 1,600 learners, now accommodates around 2,700 — putting a strain on facilities.
To help ease overcrowding, the department has delivered 10 mobile classrooms and started repairing existing infrastructure.
This follows a visit in February by ActionSA MPL John Moodey, who raised concerns about the school’s conditions.
Officials say both short- and long-term plans are being put in place to ensure learners and teachers have a safe, supportive space for education.

On Wednesday, 21 May 2025, the Limpopo leg of the G20 Education Working Group Indaba brought together leaders from government, education, and communities to map out a brighter future for learning.
Premier Phophi Ramathuba called on all South Africans to unite behind education as a foundation for national growth.
Key focus areas included early childhood care, digital skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and curriculum aligned with Limpopo’s economic strengths like agriculture and green energy.
Experts highlighted the importance of community-based early learning, teacher development, and inclusive education.
The indaba showcased Limpopo’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and equipping learners and educators to thrive in a changing world — proving the future of education is here today.

In Skierlik, far east of Mamelodi in Pretoria, residents have transformed a site of past tragedy into a beacon of hope.
After two young boys drowned in a man-made dam at a local quarry in 2021, the community rallied together to launch a food gardening project around the site.
Spearheaded by resident Christopher Mudzanani, the initiative aims to prevent future drownings and tackle hunger by growing vegetables using dam water.
Families now enjoy fresh produce, and the garden has even provided some with extra income.
'Residents are calling for donations of fencing, seeds, and tools to expand the project—proving that from heartbreak, healing and growth can flourish.