As part of efforts to create an enabling learning environment, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, and the Embassy of China will today donate educational equipment and learning materials to the Thiboloha Special School in the Maluti-aPhofung Local Municipality in the Free State.
The visit to the school that caters for learners from Grade R to Grade 12 living with deafness, blindness, autism and intellectual disabilities forms part of government’s commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day under the 2026 theme: “It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.”
“The school has been identified for developmental support, including learning aids, sports equipment, boarding-house essentials and infrastructure-related improvements.
“As part of preparations for Mandela Month, the Deputy Minister engaged the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to South Africa, His Excellency Wu Peng, regarding possible support for the school and broader cooperation linked to District Development Model (DDM) initiatives in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District,” the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation said ahead of Friday's visit.
The department said the donation will contribute towards the educational needs of learners.
“The donation will contribute to the educational needs of learners and support teachers in creating an enabling and inclusive learning environment,” said the department. -SAnews.gov.za
