MAMABOLO TAKES ACTION: Gauteng Pumps Up School Infrastructure

Infrastructure Development and COGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo took to the ground...

By Mpho Dube — Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian

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Gauteng, South Africa - In a bold move to kickstart the academic year, MEC for Infrastructure Development and COGTA, Jacob Mamabolo, took to the ground today, inspecting Steve Tshwete Secondary School in Olievenhoutbosch.

The visit was part of the GPG 2026 School Readiness Campaign, aimed at ensuring Gauteng's schools are battle-ready for the year ahead.

Mamabolo's unannounced visit focused on early intervention and infrastructure readiness, sending a clear message: Gauteng prioritizes education, and no stone will be left unturned in delivering quality learning environments. "Education is Gauteng's apex priority," Mamabolo emphasized, inspecting classrooms, ablution facilities, and other critical areas.

The MEC's hands-on approach has sparked hope among students and teachers alike. "We've been struggling with overcrowding and broken facilities for years," said Steve Tshwete Secondary School principal, Sipho Ndlovu. "MEC Mamabolo's visit shows he's serious about fixing our problems."

Gauteng's 2026 School Readiness Campaign is a game-changer, tackling infrastructure backlogs and ensuring every school is equipped for success. Mamabolo's leadership has put the province on high alert, with schools gearing up for a productive year.

The people of Gauteng are watching, and they're excited. Could this be the start of a new era for Gauteng's schools?

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