Rustenburg – The Department of Basic will today Monday, (3 March 2025), in partnership with the Akani Simbine Foundation and Richard Mille, hand over School desks to the Tsunyane Primary School, at Legalong Village, Rustenburg.
Championed through the department’s rural education directorate, the handover, made possible through a partnership with the Akani Simbine Foundation and MiDesk Global, will bring joy to the learners of the Rustenburg Community.
MiDesk gives further impetus to the department’s goal of enhancing access, equity and quality in rural schools.
“Through the assistance and innovation of MiDesk Global, the handover of functional desks and chairs, fitted with USB charging ports will provide relief to the learners of the school,” the department said.
The MiDesk, an innovative and mobile learning solution, has been endorsed by the Department of Science and Innovation and UNESCO as a practical tool to enhance classroom experiences in underprivileged communities.
Meanwhile, education activist Hendrick Makaneta has expressed “heartfelt admiration” for Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s pioneering efforts in launching a revolutionary public-private partnership initiative.
“This bold and visionary move has the potential to transform the educational landscape of our nation, particularly for rural learners who have been historically marginalised,” said Makaneta.
