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Bravo, Matlala JSS for recognising employees!

In the media, we frequently receive invitations to cover prize-giving ceremonies for high-achieving pupils and students. However, it's a rare occasion to be invited to events that celebrate and reward the remarkable efforts of teachers.

Last Friday, Matlala Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Tlokweng did just that – they organised an event to honour their teachers and support staff. This gesture is truly commendable, as teachers occupy a pivotal role in the lives of our children.

To be completely candid, teachers are the ones who shape our children from a very tender age, investing a significant amount of time in their growth and development. It's not uncommon to hear parents playfully counting down the days until school reopens during holidays, eagerly anticipating the return of their children to the capable hands of their teachers.

Editor's Comment
Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...

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