President Ramaphosa to address Basic Education Sector Lekgotla

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Thursday, 16 January 2020, address the Annual Basic Education Sector Lekgotla in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, which takes place on from 15 to 17 January 2020.

Hosted by Minister of Basic Education Ms Angie Motshekga, the three-day national event brings together provincial education departments, teacher unions, school governing body organisations, learner organisations, non-governmental organisations, academics, international guest   speakers and other stakeholders.

The Lekgotla, under the theme "Equipping Learners with Knowledge and Skills for a Changing World”, will have commissions that will place emphasis on the fourth industrial revolution as a means to give learners the best possible chance at succeeding in a fast-changing global environment.

Members of the media are invited to cover the President's address as follows:
Date:  Wednesday, 16 January 2019
Time:  09h00 (Media to arrive at 08h00)
Venue:  Emperors Palace Conference Centre, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park

RSVP: Media should confirm their attendance with Tsakane Khambane on 082 084 5566 or Elijah Mhlanga on 083 580 8275.


Media enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President on 072 854 5707

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria