Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

How is Tholimfundo Primary is still in construction 22 years later, while students are taught in mobile classrooms?

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Parents in Protea Glen Extension 3 in Soweto approached Kaya 959 to complain about Tholimfundo Primary School that has never been fully constructed. Since the government built the first phase of the school in 2000, no progress has been made. While students of the school are taught in mobile classrooms. Along with Pitso Molemane, Kaya 959 Deputy News Editor, Penwell Dhlamini, a Journalist who has followed the story, and Joe Mathibedi – Chairperson of Student Governing Body at Tholimfundo Primary School to get to the bottom of the issue.
25 Jan 2022 1PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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