Professional Practice
The works in this category are produced as part of Thobile Nhlapo’s internship at the Gauteng Department of Education and reflect her individual contributions within that professional context.
14. Gauteng Department of Education Introductory Meeting with MEC Lebogang Maile
22 April 2026
13. Sedibeng West SGB Engagements with MEC Lebogang Maile
16 April 2026
12. Engagement with Ekhuruleni District SOS Principals and SGB Chairs by MEC Matome Chiloane
Coverage of MEC Matome Chiloane, alongside Head of Department Albert Chanee, engaging Principals and SGB Chairs at Con Amore School in Kempton Park, strengthening collaboration and advancing inclusive education across Gauteng.
20 March 2026
11. Launch of Vorentoe Sports School of Specialisation in Gauteng by MEC Matome Chiloane
Coverage of Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane officially launching Vorentoe Sports School of Specialisation in Rossmore, Johannesburg — marking the 38th School of Specialisation in Gauteng
19 March 2026
10. Thoyandou Primary School Water Month Commemoration and Learner Engagement in Gauteng
Coverage of the Gauteng Department of Education, alongside the Department of Water and Sanitation and Rand Water, commemorating Water Month at Thohoyandou Primary School, promoting water and sanitation awareness and supporting the school’s library development.
17 March 2026
9. Update on Scholar Transport in Gauteng by MEC Matome Chiloane
Coverage of Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane providing an update on scholar transport in Gauteng following engagements aimed at stabilising services and restoring access to education.
8 February 2026
8. Dr WK Du Plesiss Reading Festival
Coverage of the 2026 Reading Festival hosted at the newly opened Dr W.K. du Plessis School in Springs, highlighting learner participation in reading activities aimed at strengthening literacy and fostering a culture of reading across Gauteng.
7 February 2026
7. Johannesburg North District Matric awards
Coverage of the Johannesburg North District 2025 Matric Awards held at Fourways High School, celebrating top-performing learners, dedicated educators, and high-achieving schools following the district’s ranking as the 3rd top-performing district in Gauteng.
6 February 2026
6. Tswane West District Matric awards
Coverage of the Tshwane West District Matric Excellence Awards, where top-achieving learners were honoured for outstanding results and subject distinctions, reflecting an approximate 89.6% district pass rate and exceptional commitment to academic success.
29 January 2026
5. Official Opening Of Dr W.K Du Plessis Skool, Springs (Ekurhuleni)
Media coverage produced during an internship at the Gauteng Department of Education, documenting the expansion of access to specialised and inclusive education within the province.
22 January 2026
4. Official Opening of Rus-Ter-Vaal Secondary School
14 January 2026
3. Announcement of Results of the Gauteng Matric Class Of 2025
Coverage of Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, together with Telkom Group Chief of Corporate Affairs, Mpho McNamee, celebrating the achievements of Gauteng’s Matric Class of 2025.
15 January 2026
2. Coverage of MEC Matome Chiloane Media Briefing on 2026 Online Admissions and 2025 NSC Exams
Coverage of MEC Matome Chiloane briefing the media on #2026OnlineAdmissionsGP learner placements for Grades 1 and 8 in Gauteng and the administration of #NSC2025 examinations.
04 December 2026
1. L.I.S.T.E.N Science Space Launch
Coverage of the launch attended by Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, presented by the China Science & Technology Museum (CSTM) in partnership with the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
22 November 2025
