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Prof MM Kanjere Chairperson of
the Sekhukhune College Council
speaking about the
Premier Stanley collaboration between the
Mathabatha speaking W&RSETA and Sekhukhune TVET
before the ceremonial college
sod-turning

The Premier of Limpopo, Stanley Mathabatha was accompanied
by the Education MEC, Polly Boshielo.
Addressing the guests, Premier Mathabatha said, “We are excited
that this project is taking place in our province. This will continue
to boost the economy of Limpopo and we are certain our young
people will be skilled and prepared for the workplace.”
He described the event as planting a seed that must be watered in
order to develop youth with relevant skills for different fields.

Tom Mkhwanazi
delivered the closing
remarks

The Chief Executive Officer of the W&RSETA, Tom Mkhwanazi
thanked the guests for supporting the W&RSETA as it breaks
new ground in skills development. He made a call of action for
collaboration and partnerships to continue beyond the event and
urged all stakeholders to work together to address inequality,
Reggie Sibiya addressing
the guests unemployment and poverty which continue to be the main
challenges facing rural communities.

Chairperson of the W&RSETA Board, Reggie Sibiya provided an
overview of the W&RSETA’s vision for the TVET sector including
this new project. He said despite financial constraints due to
COVID-19, the W&RSETA Managed to prioritise this project due
to its significant impact towards uplifting the community. “We are
building a centre that you will be proud of. Your children will be
skilled here to become employable and create their own jobs,”
he said. Sibiya added that the focus is on the retail value chain
where agricultural and livestock produce from the centre will
be processed for the retail market that will be possible through Executive Mayor of
collaboration. Sekhukhune District
Municipality, Cllr Stanley
Ramaila

“Today’s ceremony attests that our lives in Sekhukhune and
surrounding communities will never be the same.”
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