The day concludes with Director-General, Mr Mathanzima Mweli, engaging the #ClassOf2026ZA at Matlosana’s Kediemetse Teacher Centre and the Roman Catholic Church in Klerksdorp, within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Education District. These engagements, held as part of the ongoing #LearnerSupportProgramme, continue to inspire and guide learners through the #DGs5NuggetsOfWisdom, a focused framework aimed at strengthening discipline, consistency and academic excellence. Learners are encouraged to prioritise daily school attendance and punctuality, remain attentive and engaged in every lesson, and adopt structured study routines that reinforce understanding through reading, revision and consistent practice using previous examination papers and memoranda. Emphasis is further placed on making effective use of available learning resources, including notes, textbooks, study guides and digital materials, to support continuous preparation. Importantly, the Director-General underscores the value of unity and peer support, urging learners to look out for one another, uphold discipline, and foster a collaborative learning environment. #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates

DG Mweli continues his engagement in the Zululand District, interacting with learners from Filidi Secondary School, KwaBhanya Secondary School, Mpofini Secondary School, Baqulusini Combined School, Khanyanjalo Secondary School, Ngwanya Secondary School, Kanyekanye Secondary School, Kwasa High School, and Muziwesizwe High School as part of the ongoing #LearnerSupportProgramme. In a motivating and forward-looking address, DG Mweli shares his #DGFiveNuggetsOfWisdom, empowering learners to take charge of their academic success. He affirms the value of consistent school attendance as a powerful step towards unlocking opportunities, while encouraging learners to remain focused and engaged in the classroom to fully benefit from the knowledge and guidance of their teachers. He further promotes the importance of structured and purposeful studying, inspiring learners to cultivate disciplined study habits and manage their time effectively across subjects, including their Home Language. Emphasising resourcefulness, DG Mweli encourages learners to make full use of the wide range of learning tools at their disposal—from class notes and teacher support to past examination papers and digital platforms that enhance understanding. Closing on a unifying note, DG Mweli calls on learners to uplift one another, fostering a spirit of care, collaboration, and shared responsibility within their schools. Through these engagements, DG Mweli continues to inspire confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose among the #ClassOf2026ZA, reinforcing that success is within reach for every committed learner. #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates

Today, the Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, Mathanzima Mweli, visited schools in the Johannesburg East District in Gauteng to motivate and guide matric learners by sharing five key principles that serve as a survival guide for learners in their final year of schooling. DG Mweli began his visit at Parktown Boys High School, and later continued to Queens High School, Waverley Girls High School, Wendywood High School, and Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School, engaging with learners and encouraging them to remain focused and committed as they prepare for their final examinations. #ClassOf2026 #LearnerSupportProgramme #LSP #SchoolVisits #DGsFiveNuggets

Our Hollywoodbets ambassadors Carol Tshabalala, Robert Marawa, and Odwa Ndungane recently joined the Hollywood Foundation for our Back-to-School handovers, visiting three schools. As part of our ongoing initiative across the country, learners from Nkgopoleng Bakone Secondary School, Diepsloot Primary School, and Mandela Park Primary School received essential school supplies, including stationery, school shoes, and bags helping them step into the new academic year with confidence and pride. We are incredibly proud of the impactful work the @hollywoodfoundation, together with our partners, continues to do in investing in education and empowering the next generation one school at a time. 💛📚 #HWBTWT #BackToSchool #HWBxOdwa #LearnerSupportProgramme #HollywoodbetsxFirstLadyOfSport #HollywoodbetsxRobMarawa

The Director-General (DG), Mr Mathanzima Mweli, is visiting the Vhembe West District in Limpopo today, where local management present their comprehensive improvement plan aimed at enhancing educational outcomes. This initiative is part of the Learner Support Programme, which focuses on providing resources and support to both learners and teachers. With this visit, the DG will have toured a total of 58 out of 75 districts across the country since the beginning of the year, demonstrating a strong commitment to monitoring progress and fostering improvements in the education sector. #LearnerSupportProgramme #GovZAUpdates