The North West Department of Education MEC Viola Motsumi has congratulated the newly elected North West South African Principals Association Provincial Executive Committee on Sunday, 27 July 2025.
The North West SAPA conference which took place over two days concluded with election of the new PEC.
The conference in the two days embarked on intensive discussions which are aimed at improving the quality of education in the Province. Delegates who constituted of Deputy and Principals came from all Four districts. This structure is non-aligned to any political organisation and its intention is to improve the quality of education in the Province by sharing good practices.
NW SAPA Provincial Executive Committee is as follows:
President from NMM – Mr. Tseko Masina.
Deputy from Dr KK – Mr. Shadrack Seetane.
Treasurer from Dr RSM – Mrs. Primrose Kgololosego.
Secretary General from Dr KK – Mr. Mokgethi Masenya.
Deputy Secretary from NMM – Esther Moetsi
The Conference concluded by awarding the outgoing and the founding President of SAPA Mr Lesiba Pila with the Honorary Presidency Award. Mr Lesiba Pila who has been a school principal since 1985 could not hide his emotions when he received the award.
“This is a serious surprise which I have never thought about in my entire life. I am a child of this Province and I will continue to contribute to the improvement of Education even when l have retired. I wish all the best to the newly elected committee”, said Mr Pila.
MEC for Education Viola Motsumi emphasized that hard work has started for the newly elected provincial committee.
“The role of school principals is crucial in shaping the future of Education in the Province. SAPA plays a vital role in empowering school leaders through professional development, exchange of best practices, and advocacy for policies that improve education.
“We wish the newly elected PEC all the best in their endeavours to enhance Educational leadership in the North West Province. The elected committee should not relax instead they should continue to work hard. I want to assure them my total support and my door will always be open”, said MEC Motsumi.
The North West SAPA delegation is expected to attend the national conference to be held in Gqeberha on 12 September 2025.
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