Deputy Minister Singh to lead an outreach programme supporting indigent schools in Umdoni, Magabeni and Umkomaas

06 March 2025

The Deputy Minister Mr. Narend Singh, in partnership with Polyco, will lead an outreach programme to support indigent schools in Umdoni, Magabeni and Umkomaas on 08 March 2025. This initiative aims to provide essential school supplies and support to learners, reinforcing the Department’s commitment to education and community development.

The outreach programme will include visits to Shonkweni Primary School (Nkulu, Umdoni), Dlambula Primary School (Magabeni), and Umkomaas Drift Primary School (Umkomaas), where the Deputy Minister and Polyco will deliver much-needed school resources, engage with educators and learners, and highlight the importance of collective efforts in improving educational outcomes.

Members of the media are invited to attend the event as follows:

PART 1: 

Venue: Shonkweni Primary School, Nkulu, Umdoni   
Time: 08:30 

PART 2: 

Venue: Dlambula Primary School, Magabeni   
Time: 10:30 

PART 3: 

Venue: Umkomaas Drift Primary School, Umkomaas 
Time:   12:00

To RSVP, please contact

Merle Van Diemel 
Mobile: 083 301 9400 
E-mail: mvandiemel@dffe.gov.za

or

Paul Sigutya    
Mobile: 072 921 4457  
E-mail: psigutya@dffe.gov.za

For media enquiries, please contact

Thobile Zulu-Molobi   
Mobile: 082 513 7154  
E-mail: tmolobi@dffe.gov.za