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The Citizen
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Rugby player jetting off to Italy to realise his dreams
Rugby player jetting off to Italy to realise his dreams A talented young rugby player of Hoërskool Rob Ferreira in White River has been selected to join the Danie Rossouw Rugby Tour in Italy from October 6 to 15. Bandile Zwane (17), from Makoko outside KaBokweni, marks this as a crucial milestone in his rugby career, showcasing his dedication to and hard work in the sport. He was selected at the annual Danie Rossouw Rugby Week and joins 25 other youngsters from across the country on the tour team. 'This was my fifth year playing at the Danie Rossouw Rugby Week and my second time getting selected to tour internationally. I was selected last year to go to the Netherlands,' Bandile said. ALSO READ: Talented Mpumalangan handball duo heads for international competition The Grade 12 pupil has been playing rugby for over eight years and has accumulated numerous awards and accolades, including player of the year at school and top try scorer in the SDC Noordvaal Schools Series. 'Rugby has carried me through a lot of adversities and I believe that with my passion, my dream of becoming a Springbok player one day will become a reality. I just need to stick to good morals and everything will work out,' he said. Zwane participated in a rugby tournament in Rustenburg from April 25 to May 5 where he gained valuable exposure and preparation for the international tour. ALSO READ: Mpumalanga hosts provincial G20 Education Summit Indaba His role model is South African professional rugby union player Makazole Mapimpi, whose story serves as an inspiration to work hard and push boundaries. Bandile said Mapimpi's dedication to continuous improvement motivates him to strive for excellence. Bandile has been training daily with his father, who has provided additional support by taking him to the gym when necessary. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Mpumalanga hosts provincial G20 Education Summit Indaba
The Department of Basic Education, in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education and Training, hosted the inaugural provincial G20 Education Summit Indaba at Anew Hotel in White River on Thursday, April 24. This landmark summit marks the beginning of a series of provincial engagements aimed at fostering dialogue, collaboration and innovation in the education sector. The event convened key education stakeholders from across Mpumalanga and beyond to engage in meaningful discussions around the G20 agenda as it relates to education. This Provincial G20 Education Summit represents a bold step forward in shaping a transformative, inclusive and future-ready education system. It demonstrated a collaborative approach, bringing together stakeholders, including school governing bodies (SGBs), learners and the teachers' union. ALSO READ: Service Delivery Drive tackles issues in wards 18 and 19 This collective effort aims to provide input to the national summit of the G20, which will take place in November. The Mpumalanga premier, Mandla Ndlovu, said it is a historic day as the province started laying the foundation for the upcoming G20 summit. 'We are honoured to be the first province to host a G20 Education Summit. We are aware that the other eight provinces are yet to host theirs.' The deputy minister of basic education, Reginah Mhaule, highlighted the importance of early development in children, emphasising that teachers should focus on nurturing their strengths. ALSO READ: Miss Bushbuckridge 2025 crowned in style 'As the education representatives of the G20, we were given the responsibility to ensure all stakeholders and partners participate. Every province will have their own indabas, and when we go to the national summit, we will give feedback,' said Mhaule. Read more in the next print edition. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
