Limpopo Department of Education

04/09/2026

[Day2] The African Languages Intermediate and Senior Phase Enrichment Activity Competitions have concluded at Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa, with 90 learners participating in Story Reading. The activity aimed at developing learners’ ability to read with meaning, understanding and expression. The competition provided learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their reading proficiency while enhancing their comprehension, confidence and appreciation of African languages.

A Year of Transformation and Development.

04/09/2026

Day 1 Results for African Languages Intermediate and Senior Phase Enrichment Activity Competitions.

LANGUAGE: SEPEDI
Position 1: Waterberg Education District
■ Raeleng Secondary - Baloyi Mmamaswika
Position 2: Mopani East Education District
■ Sekgosese High 1 - Mamaila Rehlotse
Position 3: Capricorn North Education District
■ Fedile Secondary - Moyaha Tebogo

LANGUAGE: TSHIVENDA
Position 1 : Vhembe East Education District
■ Luphai - Sihwili Thama
Position 2 : Vhembe West Education
■ Tshiawelo Secondary - Tseisi Nkhumeleni
Position 3 : Vhembe East Education District
■ Tshidumbi - Munyai Pfano

LANGUAGE: XITSONGA
Position 1 : Mopani East Education District
■ Giyani High - Chabalala Hlambeto
Position 2 : Mopani West Education District
■ Hudson Ntsanwisi High - Molewa Kuhlula
Position 3 : Vhembe East Education District
■ Mtititi Secondary - Baloyi Ntsakiso

MULTILINGUAL SPELLING BEE
Position 1 : Capricorn South Education District
■ Nkoshilo Secondary - Bopape Hope
Position 2 : Sekhukhune East Education District
■ Serokolo Tech High - Lekgothoane Masedi
Position 3 : Capricorn North Education District
■ JH Moloto Secondary - Matlou Phemelo

SPELLING BEE

PARTICIPATION RESULTS FOR SPELLING BEE
ISINDEBELE : Sekhukhune South Education District
■ Jiyane Minenhle - Zwanani Primary
■ Monareng Thenjiwe - Sango Combined School
■ Mathibela Andile - Thobela primary

ISIZULU : Sekhukhune South Education District
■ Mnisi Boikano - Hlakudi primary
■ Mashilo Bokamoso - Mamorake primary
■ Dhladhla Zandile - Mpheleng primary

SETSWANA Waterberg Education District
■ Bokang Seleka - Radibaki primary
■ Kgageng Refilwe - Ditheku primary
■ Mfisa Betty - Motlhasedi primary

SEPEDI
Position 1 : Mogalakwena Education District
■ Johannes Masibe primary - Phalane Oratilwe
Position 1 : Sekhukhune East Education District
■ Maleleng primary - Maphaka Mpho
Position 3 : Mogalakwena Education District
■ Ranoko primary - Molokomme Mantlatso

XITSONGA
Position 1 : Mopani East Education District
■ Khakhala primary - Mafanelo Adonai
Position 2 : Vhembe East Education District
■ Joas Phahlele - Maluleke Khurisani
Position 3 : Mopani West Education District
■ Mahlabezulu primary - Uthayi Xirhandziwa

TSHIVENDA
Position 1 : Vhembe East Eduucation
■ Luheni primary - Dingale Phathutshedzo
Position 2 : Vhembe West Education District
■ Masindi primary - Mphephu Phathutshedzo
Position 3 : Vhembe West Education District
■ Mutititi primary - Ramagondo Ampfaho
■ Vhembe West Education District
Gogobole primary - Ndadza Rolivhuwa

04/09/2026

Media Statement
For Immediate Release
03 September 2026

LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MOURNS THE DEATH OF A LEARNER AT MOKUTUPI PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Limpopo Department of Education is deeply saddened by the tragic death of a learner who was electrocuted at Mokutupi Primary School in the Mopani West Education District.

The incident occurred on Thursday 03 September 2026, during lunch break. According to the preliminary report a Grade 7 learner was electrocuted next to the mobile classrooms on the school premises.

A school staff member who Emergency medical services were contacted, while a teacher was dispatched to inform the learner’s parents. The School Governing Body (SGB) was also notified of the incident.

Paramedics subsequently arrived at the school and attended to the learner. Regrettably, the learner was certified dead at the scene.

The Department extends its deepest condolences to the learner’s family, friends, fellow learners, educators and the entire Mokutupi Primary School community during this difficult and painful time, while currently working with the relevant authorities to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Further assessments will also be conducted to ensure that the safety and security of learners and staff at the school is not compromised.

The Department calls on learners and members of the school community to remain calm and allow the relevant parties to conduct investigations. Psychosocial support will be provided to affected learners and staff to assist them in dealing with the trauma arising from this tragic incident.

For Media inquiries , please contact:
Isaac Mahlangu
Media liaison officer
082 776 5169

OR
Mike Maringa
Comms Director
083 729 8813

Issued by Limpopo Department of Education
END

03/09/2026

[Day 1] Limpopo Department of Education hosted the African Languages Intermediate and Senior Phase Enrichment Activity Competitions at Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa in Modimolle, under the theme “Bullying.”

Today’s competitions featured three categories: Spelling BEE, Multilingual Spelling BEE and Story Writing, bringing together 73 learners from all 10 Education Districts across the province.

The competitions are aimed at promoting African languages, providing learners with a platform to showcase their linguistic talents, creativity and understanding of African languages, while raising awareness about the impact of bullying in schools and communities.

A Year of Transformation and Development.

02/09/2026

The two-day Early Childhood Development (ECD) Summit hosted by the Limpopo Department of Education in collaboration with development partners, civil society organisations, academic institutions and other key stakeholders is concluded today at The Ranch Resort outside Polokwane.
Held under the theme “Strengthening Partnerships for Quality Early Childhood Development in Limpopo,” Day 2 focused on deepening knowledge, strengthening collaboration and equipping participants with valuable insights to advance quality ECD across the province.
Participants had the opportunity to engage with experts, raise questions and receive clarity on key issues affecting the ECD sector. The summit concluded with a renewed commitment from all partners to put children at the centre of development and work together towards a stronger and more inclusive ECD sector in Limpopo.

Child Is A National Asset

02/09/2026

LIMPOPO ECD SUMMIT

01/09/2026

The Limpopo Department of Education in collaboration with Save the Children, Smart Start, Ndlovu Trust, the University of Venda, Thusanang Trust, Blessing Foundation, the National Development Agency (NDA) and other key stakeholders is hosting a two-day Early Childhood Development (ECD) Summit at The Ranch Resort outside Polokwane.

Held under the theme “Strengthening Partnerships for Quality Early Childhood Development in Limpopo,” the summit brings together stakeholders committed to putting children at the centre of development and ensuring that every child has access to quality early childhood development opportunities.

The summit further seeks to strengthen collaboration among government, civil society, academic institutions, development partners and other stakeholders to build a stronger and more inclusive ECD sector in Limpopo.

Child is a National Asset

01/09/2026

LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

30/08/2026