Gigaba rewards matriculants from own pocket
MINISTER of Public Enterprises Malusi Gigaba yesterday delivered on his promise to give money to matric pupils who did well in their final examinations.
INSPIRING: Minister of Public Enterprises Malusi Gigaba wants to encourage pupils to study. Photo: MOEKETSI MOTICOEGigaba had promised to give pupils R1000 for every distinction they obtained.
Yesterday, Gigaba gave R10000 of his own money to pupils from different schools in the Mandeni local municipal area. He said he had made a promise to pupils last year as a way of encouraging them to study harder.
"It was meant to encourage them and giving them the money is a reward for their hard work. The money is to help them with their registration fees but if they do anything else with it, then it's entirely up to them," Gigaba said.
Gigaba said he looked forward to doing it more often in the future. Even if more than 100 students got distinctions, Gigaba said he would be happy to honour his promise.
"I am looking forward to the day when a lot of children achieve that feat.
" It is good to see them so excited," he said.
One of the recipients, Bhekumuzi Mthembu, 18, who got six distinctions, said he appreciated Gigaba's kind gesture.
Bhekumuzi obtained distinctions in geography, Zulu, life orientation, life sciences, mathematics and physical science.
"I'm very happy as the money will help me register for chemical engineering at university.
"When the minister made the promise ... I was determined to work hard," Bhekumuzi said.
asaowe
Thank u Minister Gigaba, i hope the rest wl follow suit. It encouraging to see tht in our govenment we still have ppl like u who don't take but give out unconditionally im impressed.Report Abuse
Pointman
Brett Kebble was generous with his stolen money and he was one of the people that benefitted. At least some of it is going to a good cause.Report Abuse
Memme
Well thank you Minister for encouraging the kids to do so well. No matter where that money comes from ( your own pocket??? don't think so) at least you are hounoring your promise to them.Well done Mr. Gigaba !!!
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MGEEZ
Thanks Malusi; we need people like you in our society!!!! You are a breath of fresh air in Government; I hope your colleagues will also follow suit and find a cause to give to generously that will benefit the poor and underprivilleged.Report Abuse
pik_it_up
heeeeey thats my brother yall!!!good job bhuti wami, we need more leaders like you!
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TDK
What a nice gesture! Such gesture should been done on in restaurants when tipping a waiter/waitress.Report Abuse
gabhisa
Ag he is just feeling guilty for using state funds to buy flowers for a girlfriend. Publicity stunt ukugeza igama lakhe!Report Abuse
BEAUTYPRINCESS
Wow, for a change we get better news@pik_it_up
I thought you were white...lol
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skhokho21
Well done Malusi.Pointman. Malusi was not in Brett`s circles, why must you pull him down for doing good, he is not on the list of the people Brett`s estate has taken to court to recover the money, get your facts right.
Bhekumuzi, don`t waste your time with chemical engineering, they have a very limited scope & work is very scarce, employers prefer to use their internal people & there is no money in that line of work.
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