Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, joined Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg, Pan Qingjiang, for an oversight visit to Parktown Girls High School in Johannesburg. The visit served as an opportunity to assess the school's readiness for the 2025 academic year, distribute fruit trees as part of an environmental equity initiative, and celebrate the successful matriculation of the Class of 2024.
Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, accompanied by Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg, Pan Qingjiang, recently visited Parktown Girls High School in Parkview as part of an oversight visit to assess the institution's readiness for the 2025 academic year.
This visit is part of Ramokgopa's series of planned school visits across the province, fulfilling her responsibilities as a member of the Gauteng provincial executive council appointed by Premier Panyaza Lesufi. As part of a broader initiative to promote environmental equity, Ramokgopa, through a partnership between the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Consulate General of China in Joburg, is distributing and planting fruit trees at five schools. During these visits, Ramokgopa takes the opportunity to address learners, engage with school management teams, governing bodies, parents, and community members to foster dialogue and collaboration. She aims to highlight the issue of urban hunger across the province and explore ways to combat it. 'We have partnered with the Chinese government who have sponsored some of the trees that we planted today. It is partly symbolic, but it is also real fruit trees and they will bear fruit one day. It can really be something that students, learners and this institution can take pride about. They can learn how to grow and nurture their own trees,' said Ramokgopa. Ramokgopa commended the Class of 2024 for their historic 87.3 percent pass rate, achieved despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. 'The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped the landscape of education in South Africa in ways that were previously unimaginable. It brought profound disruption to the school calendar, forcing closures, remote learning, and a host of challenges for students and teachers alike. For many learners, especially those in underprivileged communities, these disruptions were compounded by a lack of access to digital resources, reliable electricity, and adequate support systems,’ she said. 'Yet, despite these unprecedented challenges, the matriculants of South Africa rose to the occasion with resilience and determination. They have defied the odds to achieve the highest matric results in the history of our democracy. These young people are a testament to the power of hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in the value of education. Their achievements are not just academic victories but symbols of hope and progress for our nation,’ she added. Consul-General Pan Qingjiang highlighted the importance that China and South Africa place on education within their bilateral relations. 'To create an enabling and favourable environment that the whole society cares about and supports education and young learners is a common responsibility and needs consistent dedication from all. That is why today my colleagues and I join the honourable MEC (Ramokgopa) to be in your school to give our support and encouragement to you. The fruit trees we donate will be your good companion,' he said.
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