Deputy Minister Gina embarks on a back-to-school campaign in KZN
Members of the media are invited to the 2026 Back-to-School Campaign of the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, during which the Deputy Minister will visit five schools in KwaZulu-Natal, from 2 – 4 February.
Schools in South Africa opened on Wednesday, 14 January, and the Back-to-School Campaign is part of the government’s annual programme to reaffirm education as a national priority and to assess school readiness at the start of the academic year.
Through this initiative, the Deputy Minister will engage school management teams and educators, and address learners on the importance of education, with particular emphasis on Mathematics, Science, and careers in Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Programme Details
Monday, 02 February 2026 – King Cetshwayo District
The Deputy Minister will visit KwaNxusa High School in Melmoth at 07h30.
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 – iLemebe District
The programme will commence at Mabayana High School in Ndwedwe at 07h30, followed by a visit to ML Sultan High School in Stanger at 11h00.
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 – eThekwini District
The Deputy Minister will visit Inanda Seminary in Durban at 07h30, and thereafter Anton Lembede School of Excellence in Durban, Larmacy, at 10h00.
Issued by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
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