Koffiekraal Village
The North West Department of Education, through its Thuntsa Lerole programme, has delivered two brick-and-mortar classrooms and a borehole to Thebe ya Tlhajwa Secondary School in Koffiekraal Village. The school, which boasts a consistent 95% matric pass rate, had been struggling with overcrowding and water shortages.
The Department constructed the two classrooms in just 19 days, from October 2 to October 21, 2025, to address the overcrowding issue. The new classrooms were occupied by learners on October 23, 2025. MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, stated that the Department is implementing a permanent solution to address overcrowding in schools.
“This approach of constructing two brick-and-mortar classrooms will enable us to provide permanent infrastructure to schools. We are uplifting local contractors by ensuring they get opportunities in these projects,” said MEC Motsumi. The programme has already been implemented in several areas, including Naaupoort, Boons, Meriti, and Koffiekraal.
The Grade 12 learners were able to write their final exams in the new classrooms, marking a significant milestone for the school. The Department has also drilled a borehole, which will be finalized before the 2026 school year, providing learners with access to fresh water.
