Johnathan Paoli
The Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has passed his condolences to the family and colleagues of Nomvuyo Violet Ntsali, the Board of Directors Deputy Chairperson of Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance (MGSLG).
“We wish to convey our sincerest condolences to her family, colleagues and friends. This is indeed a huge loss to the education sector. Ms Ntsali has been a dedicated and selfless leader. We will dearly miss her valuable contribution to the sector, may her soul rest in peace,” Chiloane said.
Ntsali passed away on Thursday morning at her home, following a short illness. However, she had been hospitalised before but discharged in September.
Department of Education Spokesperson Steve Mabona said the deputy chairperson showed commitment to improving education as she carried on with her duties, despite her ill-health, until her untimely death.
The department said that through the leadership, dedication and support of the Ntsali, MGSLG succeeded in providing training on governance to members of School Governing Bodies (SGBs) across the province, funding the studies of prospective Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, helping them obtain their qualifications, and ultimately spearheading research which necessitated urgent interventions on advancing school safety.
In addition, the department said that MGSLG had consistently worked alongside the Gauteng Department of Education, playing a pivotal role in shaping the standard and inclusivity of education in the province.
The MGSLG was established in 2002 to continue with the legacy of anti-apartheid activist and dedicated teacher Matthew Goniwe (1946 – 1985), to improve quality of education and currently has two branches in Benoni, Ekurhuleni and Vrededorp, Johannesburg.
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