JB Marks Executive Mayor Inspires the Matric Class of 2025 to Lead with Knowledge and Integrity

A Message of Encouragement and Hope

The Executive Mayor of JB Marks Local Municipality, Cllr. Gaba Thithiba ka Qhele, has extended a heartfelt message of inspiration to the Matric Class of 2025, calling on learners to embrace their final examinations with focus, confidence, and determination. His message highlights education as a powerful force for transformation, both personally and nationally.

“As you embark on your final examinations, keep in mind that education forms the bedrock of a competent and principled government,” he stated. “The destiny of our nation rests in the hands of vibrant minds like yours, disciplined, visionary, and poised to lead.”

Wisdom from Great Thinkers

In his address, Mayor Ka Qhele drew on the wisdom of celebrated educators and philosophers to emphasize the enduring value of learning. Quoting Professor Kader Asmal, he reminded learners that: “Education is not merely preparation for life; education embodies life itself. It is the mightiest instrument we wield to reshape our society.”

He also cited the Pan-African scholar Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, who once said: “Education should not only impart skills for work; it should enrich life.”

The Mayor encouraged matriculants to let these words guide them as they write their exams, to see each paper not just as a test of knowledge, but as a step toward shaping a brighter, more inclusive South Africa.

Building a Brighter South Africa

Mayor Ka Qhele emphasized that the efforts and achievements of the Class of 2025 will help define the nation’s progress. Every answer, he said, is an investment in the creation of a future built on knowledge, integrity, and service.

He reaffirmed the municipality’s unwavering support for young people, describing them as the foundation of a sustainable and ethical future. “The JB Marks Local Municipality stands resolutely by your side,” he said. “We have full faith in your triumph because your success is South Africa’s triumph.”

A Call to Persevere and Excel

The Mayor urged students to remain disciplined, resilient, and purposeful throughout their exams. “Study diligently. Remain resilient. Serve with intention,” he advised. His message serves not only as encouragement for academic success but also as a reminder that education is a lifelong journey toward leadership and civic responsibility.

The JB Marks Municipality’s ongoing commitment to youth empowerment remains central to its vision of a knowledge-driven and community-oriented society. As the Matric Class of 2025 writes their final exams, the municipality joins families, teachers, and communities in celebrating the spirit of learning and perseverance.

A Nation’s Pride

The message concludes on a note of collective hope and national pride: “Your achievement is South Africa’s triumph.”

Through words of motivation and wisdom, the JB Marks Municipality reinforces its belief that education remains the cornerstone of transformation, and that the brilliance of today’s learners will illuminate the path to a better tomorrow.

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