Lonmin hands over New Marikana School to government

Ben Magara, former CEO, Lonmin

LONMIN CEO, Ben Magara, said the New Marikana Primary School, which the company officially handed over to the North West Department of Education today, was evidence of the firm’s interest in protecting the rights of its people.

“Partnerships in education are essential to the success of the sector,” said Magara. “Addressing the needs of our children and ensuring all our learners are able to go to school in a conducive and safe environment is something we cannot do alone,” he added.

The school can accommodate up to 750 learners in Grades R to 7. The new school facilities include a dedicated Grade R learning centre, ablution facilities accommodating learners living with disabilities, a kitchen equipped to provide meals for students, and a 900-seater hall, said Lonmin.

“We would like to thank Lonmin for this immense investment to the education sector but also to the future of our country and the Marikana Community in particular who will greatly benefit from this school,” said Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga.