Gorgeous new school replaces mud structure
23 September 2009
Hundreds of community members in Mthatha joined national and provincial dignitaries yesterday to celebrate the opening of a R15 million state-of-the- art school built to replace what used to be a mud structure.
The officials described the opening of the Zithulele Senior Primary School in Zimbane area as evidence that partnership between government and the private sector can be a success.
The school’s construction was made possible by the provincial Department of Education and Vodacom Foundation, which contributed R7,5 million each. It will also be used as a training centre for local community members and neighbouring schools.
Parents, who have been pleading with the department for a better school, said their prayers have been answered beyond their expectations.