Glenvista Primary School Receives Tablets in Significant Handover Ceremony
In a vital initiative aimed at addressing the digital divide in South Africa, Glenvista Primary
School received a donation of tablets during a handover ceremony on Thursday, 31 July
2025. The tablets, generously provided by Primedia Group, were officially presented by
Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr. Solly Malatsi, and
Honourable Minister of Basic Education, Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, highlighting a collaborative
effort to enhance educational access in an uneven society.
The ministers highlighted the transformative potential of technology in education,
emphasizing the importance of equipping students with the necessary tools to succeed in
a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Bongumusa Makhathini, Joint CEO of Primedia OOH and Primedia Studios, stated, “This
occasion is not merely ceremonial; it reflects our collective commitment to dismantling
the barriers that have historically limited access to information and technology. Each
tablet represents a gateway to knowledge and opportunity for our youth. We are
dedicated to ensuring that no child is left behind in this digital age.”
The event serves a poignant reminder of the critical role technology plays in fostering
educational equity. Makhathini further articulated the importance of collaboration,
noting, “Real progress requires a partnership between government and business, aligning
policy with purpose. Our journey towards transformation begins in our schools, with our
children at the forefront.”
As Glenvista Primary School embarks on this new chapter, the tablets will empower
students to explore, learn, and innovate, nurturing their curiosity and confidence. This
initiative no only seeks to bridge the digital divide but also to cultivate pathways to
opportunity and dignity for all learners.
The handover ceremony reaffirms the shared commitment to uplift communities and
transform lives, ensuring that in the South Africa we are building together, access to
opportunity is a fundamental right for every child, rather than a privilege reserved for the
few.
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