
The North West Department of Education, under the leadership of MEC Viola Motsumi, is proud to announce the official handover of Astro-turf multi-purpose sports facilities at Mfidikwe Primary School and Ramochana Primary School in Rustenburg. These cutting-edge facilities have been generously donated by Sibanye-Stillwater Mine in partnership with Gift of the Givers, with a total investment of R2.5 million per school.
Each Astro-turf facility comes fully equipped with:
• A fence with two lockable gates
• Two basketball goalposts
• Two volleyball goalposts
• One volleyball net
• Two mobile goals with netball nets
• Two soccer posts with nets
• Eight 200-watt LED lights
In receiving the donation, MEC Motsumi expressed her deep gratitude to Sibanye-Stillwater and Gift of the Givers for their contribution to the development of sports and physical education in the province.
“This generous donation will not only promote physical well-being but also bridge the divide between schools in rural or underdeveloped areas and those in urban areas to foster an equitable culture of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among our learners. These facilities are a valuable asset to the schools and the broader community, and I urge everyone to jealously guard and preserve them for future generations”, Motsumi expresses.
Gift of the Givers Director Badr Kazi, and Sibanye- Stillwater’s Stakeholder Relations Manager, Dr Sibusiso Msomi say they hope this contributes to the success of nurturing young talents and having renowned sportsmen coming from their schools.
“We believe in equipping our communities. We believe that the community of these two schools will utilise these Astro-turfs knowing that this is a seed to have renowned sportsmen coming out of these communities”, Kazi echoes.
The Department remains committed to strengthening partnerships with private entities to ensure that learners across the province are equipped with the best resources and opportunities to excel both academically and in extracurricular activities.
The North West Department of Education extends its sincere appreciation to Sibanye-Stillwater and Gift of the Givers for their continued support in advancing education and community development in the province.
For more information/ media inquiries, please contact:
Mphata Molokwane
Departmental Spokesperson
082 979 3638
Or
Bayanda Zenzile
Media Liaison Officer
082 307 6852
Or
Elias Malindi
Acting Head of Communications
072 892 8399