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MAYORAL ACADEMIC AWARDS

Celebrating academic excellence

ollowing a successful 2025 National Senior the development of our communities. our municipality. By upskilling our learners, we
F Certificate (NSC) examination, the “Every achievement we celebrate today are creating a pool of educated young people
Executive Mayor of Thembisile Hani Local represents dedication, hard work, and persever- who can return to our communities, contribute
Municipality, Cllr. Lesetja Dikgale, hosted the ance. We encourage all learners to dream big, their expertise, and drive economic growth,”
Mayoral Academic Awards to honour learners work hard, and never underestimate the power said the Executive Mayor.
who demonstrated exceptional academic of knowledge to transform their lives and the “An educated municipality is a strong municipal-
performance.
lives of those around them. ity. When our young people are equipped with
The ceremony, attended by parents, educators, knowledge and skills, they do not just build their
and community leaders, and it celebrated “Our children are the future of our municipality own futures, they help grow our schools, our
and our country. By investing in education and
dedication, perseverance, and outstanding businesses, and our local economy. Education is
achievement in education. recognising excellence, we are planting seeds the foundation for sustainable development, and
for a brighter and more prosperous Community.”
During the event, the Municipality recognised In addition to acknowledging outstanding we are committed to nurturing it at every level.”
and awarded the top ten performing learners, learners, the Executive Mayor announced the “Education is a lifelong journey. To all our
the best performing circuit, the top five recipients of the Mayoral Academic Bursary, a learners, remember that success is built one step
performing schools, and the overall top learner programme designed to support disadvantaged at a time. Let today’s recognition motivate you
in the municipality. These awards serve as a students with tuition fees for further studies. to continue striving for excellence in everything
platform to recognise excellence and motivate you do. Your commitment to learning will shape
learners to continue striving for success. This year, nine students were awarded bursaries not only your future but also the future of our
and will pursue their studies at various universi- community.”
Speaking at the ceremony, the Executive Mayor ties across South Africa. The bursary programme
emphasised the pivotal role education plays in places a special emphasis on upskilling learners The Mayoral Academic Awards and bursary
shaping both individual futures and the broader within the municipality, ensuring that they not programme reflect the Municipality’s ongoing
community. commitment to education as a cornerstone for
only grow academically but also return to the
“Education is the key to unlocking opportunities community with skills that will contribute to the personal growth, community development, and
nation-building. By celebrating success and
and building a better future. As a municipality, municipality’s growth and economic develop-
we are committed to enabling our learners to ment. providing tangible support to deserving
students, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
reach their full potential, equipping them with
the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, “These bursaries are more than financial continues to invest in the next generation of
leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
support; they are an investment in the future of
and inspiring them to contribute meaningfully to

Learners receive well deserved prizes at the Mayoral Academic Award Ceremony.

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