EXECUTIVE MAYOR SPEAKS AT SCHOOLS

The Executive Mayor of the Dawid Kuiper municipality, Mr David Kazi, visited the AJ Ferreira and the Paballelo High schools on the first day of schooling in 2026.

He said the he feels honoured to welcome all the children  to the first day of schooling in 2026. “The first day of schooling is important because it prepares you for the rest of your schooling year,” the Mayor said.

He also congratulated the matric class of 2025.

The ZF Mgcawu region has achieved a pass rate of 90.01 percent. This makes the region the second best achiever in the Northern Cape.

“It takes a village to raise a child”. The assistance and support of the parents, the teachers and the community does not go unnoticed. I want to thank them for interacting positively with the children and creating a conducive environment for them to study.,” said the Mayor

He had a word of encouragement for the children who did not pass. “Those who did not make it did not fail. The fact that they made it up to Grade 12/ matric is a testament of their dedication and hard work,” said the Mayor.

We encourage them to go for it again by re-writing their matric.  

Education provides stability in life, and it’s something that no one can ever take away from you. 

By being educated increase your chances for better career opportunities and can open up new doors for yourself.

On top of stability, education also provides financial security, especially in today’s society. A good education tends to lead to a higher paying job, as well as provide you with the skills needed to get there.

The importance of education is evident when it comes to being self-dependent. If we are we educated, then it’s something that belongs to us, and only us, allowing us to rely on no one else other than ourselves.

Education can also make you finically independent. It enables you to make your own financial choices.