To : All Media
Date : 15 January 2025

The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr. Mondli Gungubele will on 16 January 2025 embark on a back-to-school campaign in the Eastern Cape Province, Ndlambe Local Municipality in Sarah Baartman as part of government’s annual activities of opening the academic year.

The objective of the campaign is to support the education sector, encourage and ensure that learners adequately prepare for the year ahead. Digital literacy, particularly in rural areas, remains a significant challenge, with DCDT committed to significantly improve the status of our learners in rural areas digitally, this campaign brings with the necessary digital resources and support to enhance access to digital education.

Each year, the government embarks on various Back to School initiatives. These efforts highlight education as a national priority, essential for human and economic development. Education is vital for poverty alleviation and enhancing quality of life.

Members of the media are invited to the event which is scheduled as follows:

Date           : 16 January 2025 (Thursday)
Venue        : Ekuphumleni Primary School, Kenton-on-Sea, Ndlambe Local Municipality
Time          : 09:00-11:009:00-11:00 

FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES:

DCDT Media Officer : Ms Tlangelani Manganyi
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Issued by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies

Download Document Here: The Deputy Minister of DCDT to Embark on a Back-to-School Campaign in the Eastern Cape Province