Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule addresses farewell brunch for teachers travelling to Denmark, 30 May

The Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule, will deliver a keynote address at the Rand Merchant Bank Farewell Brunch send-off for a cohort of exceptional South African teachers who will be travelling to Denmark on a professional development.

The brunch recognises the critical role that teachers play in advancing quality education in South Africa and forms part of Rand Merchant Bank’s ongoing investment in human capital development within the basic education sector. The programme provides South African teachers with a unique opportunity to engage with Danish education systems, explore international best practices, and return equipped to share global insights in local classrooms.

In her address, the Deputy Minister is expected to highlight:

• The importance of public-private partnerships in transforming foundational education and co-creating a shared African future;
• The central role of teachers in tackling South Africa’s literacy crisis, particularly the need to improve reading for meaning by age 10;
• The power of international exchange programmes in building teacher leadership, innovation, and global awareness.

This event follows key engagements by the Department of Basic Education and the private sector to mobilise a whole-of-society approach to improving foundational skills and preparing the education system for the challenges and opportunities of a changing world.

Members of the media are invited to attend and wil be afforded interviews as follows:

Event: First Rand Foundation Farewell Brunch for Teachers Travelling to Denmark
Date:    Tomorrow, Friday 30 May 2025
Time:    10:00
Venue: The Leanardo, 75 Maude Street, Sandton

Media enquiries:

Elijah Mhlanga: Head of Communications 
Cell: 083 580 8275

Lukhanyo Vangqa: Media Liaison Officer 
Cell: 083 580 8275066 302 1533

Terence Khala: Media Liaison Officer 
Cell: 083 580 8275081 758 1546

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