Feb 23, 2021
MTN has joined the Department of Basic Education and provincial education departments in congratulating matriculants across the country for their hard work and dedication in the face of unbelievable odds.
As a reward for their efforts and stellar results, MTN Foundation is handing over laptop computers to the top 33 achievers nationally, as well as providing laptops to the top 15 achievers in each province.
The top 15 learners in the ICT (CAT and IT subjects) and special needs category, nationally, will also receive laptops.
Each of the 183 achievers will also receive an MTN backpack filled with stationery.
The top 12 matriculants for Maths, Physical Sciences (PHSC), Technical Math and Technical PHSC nationally for 2020 are, in order: Daniel Alwyn Gouws – First Place for Math, WC; Veren Naidoo – Second Place for Math, WC; Reynhardt Buys – Third Place for Math, NW; Karla Reinecke – First Place for PHSC, GP; Stephanus Johannes Kruger – Second Place for PHSC,
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has used his state of the province address on Tuesday to thank the health workers who have been at the forefront in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the provincial legislature in Bhisho, Mabuyane called on the community to be vaccinated in the programme led by government and not listen to people spreading untruths about the vaccine.
“On behalf of the provincial government and the people of the Eastern Cape, let me extend our gratitude to our healthcare workers who have been in the frontline of combating the Covid-19 against all odds.
“We were faced with a virus that has never surfaced on our shores. However, we have done well in reducing the burden of the disease on our lives and livelihoods. We managed to do this through the implementation of our Covid-19 response strategy, which was aimed at containing the virus, investing in sustainable solutions, protecting the vulnerable and the poor, and rejuvenating the provincial