Lebogang Maile

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation

[Lebogang Maile @LebogangMaile1]

It with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of my son, Pholosho Tau Mokubedi Maile, who passed away on Saturday, 17 August 2024. Pholosho’s untimely death has visited profound pain to our entire family and relatives. The details of the memorial service and funeral will be shared in due course.

[Lebogang Maile @LebogangMaile1]

📚 1st Quarter Education Portfolio Committee

We are before the Portfolio Committee on Education deliberating on the department’s performance for the first quarter, reflecting on progress made, key priorities and areas requiring continued attention.

[Lebogang Maile @LebogangMaile1]

@Nthabiie_Bee Good day

[email protected]
[email protected]

[Lebogang Maile @LebogangMaile1]

Today we officially launched the Thuto Kitso Engineering School of Specialisation, Gauteng’s 42nd School of Specialisation, with a focus on Mining and Agriculture.

The school equips learners with practical, technical and engineering skills aligned with the region’s economic needs. Through subjects such as Electrical Technology, Fitting and Machining, Automotive, Welding, Metalwork and Woodwork, learners gain hands-on experience that connects classroom learning to real-world opportunities.

1/2

#GrowingGautengTogether 🇿🇦

[MfokaBhungane @HadebePete61147]

@LebogangMaile1 Thank for ensuring safety in our East Rand schools. I witnessed the raid personally on Tuesday at Villa Liza Secondary School in Boksburg.

[Themba N @Bamthe81]

@LebogangMaile1 Congratulations MEC. Let's push for me of these schools. Even the fiscus doesn't allow, let's expand existing school and retrofit. We need to rebuild South Africa's manufacturing capability

[Lebogang Maile @LebogangMaile1]

2/2

Its Agriculture focus further supports practical learning, while projects such as recycling machines and the Aqua Volt Matrix showcase learners’ innovation and problem-solving abilities.

Thuto Kitso is preparing young people for the world of work and future careers in Gauteng’s mining, agricultural and engineering sectors.

[Gauteng Department of Education @EducationGP1]

LAUNCH OF THUTO KITSO ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION

MEC @LebogangMaile1 today officially launched the Thuto Kitso Engineering School of Specialisation in Fochville as Gauteng’s 42nd School of Specialisation, with a focus on Mining and Agriculture.

The launch marks another milestone in expanding specialised education and creating opportunities for learners in Kokosi to develop skills aligned with the needs of their communities and the economy.

#SchoolsOfSpecialisation #GrowingGautengTogether

[Lebogang Maile @LebogangMaile1]

A reminder to parents that they have until tomorrow, 11 September 2026, at 12:00 noon to submit any outstanding documents, including certified copies. Proof of home address is particularly important as it is used to determine learner placement.

#2027OnlineAdmissionsGP
#GrowingGautengTogether 🇿🇦

[SAfmRadio 📻 @SAfmRadio]

[ON AIR] Gauteng schools are facing an intensified fight against crime, substance abuse, gangsterism and the possession of dangerous weapons. Gauteng Education MEC @LebogangMaile1 has so far joined and led search-and-seizure operations at 23 schools, with law-enforcement and security partners. The operations have uncovered knives, suspected illegal substances, disposable vapes, cigarettes and other prohibited items. Onwabile Lubhelwana - @EducationGP1 spokesperson on #TheNationalBriefing #sabcnews

[STAYCE MATHONSI 🩵 @TheRealStaYceMt]

This is incredible progress for Gauteng education! Investing into agriculture and mining is exactly what is needed to equip learners with the practical, modern skills required for tomorrow's economy. Congratulations on launching Gauteng’s 42nd School of Specialisation!

[Lebogang Maile @LebogangMaile1]

We will tomorrow launch the Thuto Kitso Engineering School of Specialisation, Gauteng’s 42nd School of Specialisation, with a focus on Agriculture and Mining.

#GrowingGautengTogether 🇿🇦

[Gauteng Provincial Gov @GautengProvince]

RESPONDING TO COMMUNITY CONCERNS | IMBIZO WEDNESDAY

Acting Premier @LebogangMaile1 responded to concerns raised by community members during Imbizo Wednesday in the Ramaphosa Informal Settlement, Sedibeng Region.

Residents raised concerns including unemployment, electricity, safety, as well as the challenges posed by the area’s dolomitic ground conditions and the associated risk of sinkholes.

Acting Premier responded to the concerns, reaffirming government’s commitment to working with the community and relevant stakeholders to address these challenges. #ImbizoWednesday #GrowingGautengTogether

[Gauteng Department of Education @EducationGP1]

🚨 #SchoolSafetyGP | MEC @LebogangMaile1 wraps up today’s @SAPoliceService-led School Safety Search & Seizure Operations across Daveyton, Ekurhuleni. Knives, vapes, cigarettes, dagga, and other prohibited items were recovered during searches at multiple Daveyton schools.

MEC Maile says keeping learners safe and disciplined is a shared responsibility that requires parents, communities, educators, law enforcement and government to work together.

#ItTakesAVillageToRaiseAChild #GrowingGautengTogether

[Sdwaba_kaS’shidaba @Mthuli_Mkabai]

A whole bullet😞bazofunda ngenkani, siyabonga My Chairman

[Social DevelopmentGP @gpgSocDev]

MEC @NkomoNomantu participated in the @GautengProvince EXCO Imbizo Wednesday at the Ramaphosa Informal Settlement near Rustervaal led by Acting Premier @LebogangMaile1.

#GrowingGautengTogether #GovCares #ServiceDelivery #ImbizoWednesdays

[Lebogang Maile @LebogangMaile1]

SAPS-led School Safety Search & Seizure Operation

We conducted Search and Seizure Operations at various schools across Ekurhuleni, including Phandimfundo Secondary School in Etwatwa, Lekamoso Secondary School, and Rivoni Secondary School in Daveyton.

Led by SAPS, the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to remove dangerous weapons, illegal substances and other prohibited items from our schools. During the searches, dagga, vapes and other prohibited items were found. A bullet was also discovered concealed in an arm strap worn by a learner.

We will continue to work closely with law enforcement and other stakeholders to strengthen school safety and create safer and more conducive environments for teaching and learning.

#SchoolSafetyGP
#GrowingGautengTogether

[Gauteng Department of Education @EducationGP1]

🚨 #SchoolSafetyGP | The intensified School Safety Search and Seizure Operation continued at Rivoni Secondary School in Daveyton.

MEC @LebogangMaile1 worked alongside law enforcement partners to promote safer, more conducive learning environments for learners. During the operation, a bullet was discovered concealed in an arm strap worn by a learner, along with vapes and other prohibited items.

#ItTakesAVillageToRaiseAChild #GrowingGautengTogether

[Gauteng Department of Education @EducationGP1]

🚨 #SchoolSafetyGP | MEC @LebogangMaile1 spoke with the media at Rivoni Secondary School on findings from today’s @SAPoliceService-led School Search & Seizure Operation, which included a bullet, dagga and vapes. MEC Maile says these operations are critical to keeping schools safe and will continue across Gauteng.

#ItTakesAVillageToRaiseAChild #GrowingGautengTogether

[Gauteng Department of Education @EducationGP1]

🚨 #SchoolSafetyGP | Today’s SAPS-led School Safety Search & Seizure Operation began at Phandimfundo Secondary School in Etwatwa, Ekurhuleni.

MEC @LebogangMaile1 is on the ground in Daveyton alongside law enforcement as searches get underway to strengthen safety in our schools. This first search has already uncovered dagga and vapes.

#ItTakesAVillageToRaiseAChild #GrowingGautengTogether

[Gauteng Department of Education @EducationGP1]

🚨 #SchoolSafetyGP | Search & seizure operations continued Lekamoso Secondary School in Etwatwa, Daveyton in Ekurhuleni.

MEC @LebogangMaile1 joins @SAPoliceService @GP_CommSafety #EMPD and other law enforcement agencies in conducting searches as part of ongoing efforts to remove dangerous weapons, illegal substances and other prohibited items from schools. Items found are dagga, vapes, and other prohibited items.

#ItTakesAVillageToRaiseAChild #GrowingGautengTogether