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🚧 Construction Update: Barcelona Primary School in Etwatwa Construction is temporarily paused following challenges with the contractor. A new contractor is being appointed so work can resume soon. The department recently held a community meeting to provide residents with an update on the project and the way forward. This Mega Primary School (Grade R–7) will feature modern classrooms, labs, tech spaces, arts facilities, sports areas & more—built to national standards for a future-ready learning environment. We thank the community for your continued patience and support as we work towards delivering a high-quality school that will benefit future generations. #ConstructionUpdate #GrowingGautengTogether

📍 Site Update: Nancefield Primary School in Eldorado Park The A-Team recently conducted a site inspection — the project is now 95% complete. 🏗️ Final work continues on the hall, drop-off zone, gates, and key systems (electrical, plumbing, security). Minor issues and rainy weather have caused some delays beyond the March 2026 target. Cleaning, landscaping, and finishing touches are underway as handover approaches. #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

Today, we celebrate the historic moment when South Africa embraced democracy, marking a powerful step towards unity, equality, and justice for all. Follow the proceedings of National Freedom Day Celebration on @GovernmentZA Happy Freedom Day Mzansi! #FreedomDay2026 #RuleOfLaw

📍 Bafeti LSEN School, Mabopane Site inspection conducted to monitor progress on renovations and new infrastructure, including classrooms, walkways, and sports facilities. 🏗️ ⚠️ Key issues: Housekeeping & rubble removal Roof truss defects Electrical compliance gaps Health & safety risks (incl. asbestos) 🔧 Work continues on ceilings, painting, HVAC, LP gas & external works. 🚧 Progress is steady across all blocks, but safety, compliance, and coordination remain critical before completion. Regular inspections ensure quality infrastructure for learners and educators. #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

Gauteng MEC for Education, @LebogangMaile1, together with GDE senior management, is currently locked in a meeting with MEC for Infrastructure Development, @JacobMamaboloSA, and the leadership of the Department of Infrastructure Development @GPDID. The purpose of the meeting is to unlock infrastructure backlogs, fasten the pace of infrastructure delivery and address overcrowding in Gauteng schools. Despite the numerous challenges, the MEC is confident that through political-will, administrative efficiency and sound governance system the challenges will be resolved. #GrowingGautengTogether

📍 St Ansgar’s Combined School, Randburg Site inspection conducted to monitor progress on ongoing upgrades aimed at improving the school’s learning environment. 🚧 Work includes classroom replacements, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades. ⚠️ Challenges remain: learners are still in asbestos classrooms, quality concerns on some finishes and fittings, and delays due to rainfall. 🚨 Key risks include lack of proper sanitation, site safety concerns, and limited staff parking. ➡️ Contractor to address quality issues, accelerate progress, and prepare for learner relocation once approvals are secured. 🏗️ Work on drainage, paving, and classroom renovations continues. ✅ Focus remains on delivering safe, quality infrastructure. #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

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Site inspection at Laerskool Generaal Nicolaas Smit, Hercules. The A-Team visited the school to monitor progress on ongoing renovations aimed at improving the learning environment. Learners are back in completed classrooms and teaching continues. 🏫 While good progress has been made in some areas, overall progress remains slower than expected. The contractor has been instructed to increase capacity on site and enforce daily health & safety compliance. ⚠️ Outstanding work includes key installations, compliance certificates, and completion of remaining blocks and the main hall. The visit ensures challenges are addressed and quality, safe infrastructure is delivered for learners and educators. 👷‍♂️ #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

[LISTEN]: HOD Rufus Mmutlana on the delay of Simunye Secondary School. The Department acknowledges the delays and extends an apology to learners, parents, and the community. A soft launch will ensure teaching continues while final work is completed, with a full official opening to follow once all facilities are ready. #GrowingGautengTogether #TacklingG13

Overall, Simunye Sec project is at an advanced stage, with most structural work complete. However, critical services (water, ICT, and specialized rooms) and final finishes must be completed before the school can be fully operational. #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

Simunye Sec School is one of the priority projects earmarked for completion this year. Our main focus is to prioritize the construction of classroom spaces first. Additional facilities will follow, but our immediate goal is to ensure that learners benefit as soon as possible. This remains our mission — to make sure that learners are accommodated in proper classrooms, even before the entire project is fully completed. #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

Today team DID led by HOD Rufus Mmutlana, is conducting a site visit at Simunye Secondary School in Westonaria to assess progress on the project. The purpose of this visit is to gather an update so that we can account to the community and report on how far the project has progressed. #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

A-TEAM Inspection | Upgrades & Refurbishment Update 📍 Semphato JSS – Soshanguve HH 📊 Progress: 75% ⏳ Completion date passed – new date pending ⚠️ Key Issues 🔸 Payment delays affecting work 🔸 Safety concerns 🚧 🔸 Open excavation risk 💡 Actions ✔️ Fast-track payments ✔️ Improve on-site safety 👷‍♂️ ✔️ Secure and barricade work areas ➡️ Next Steps ⚡ Power upgrade | 🧱 Retaining walls | 🏫 Walkways | 🪨 Paving #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

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Infrastructure Development HoD Rufus Mmutlana, joined by the A-Team, is conducting a site visit at Gauteng Forensic Medical Services (GFMS), formerly the Johannesburg Forensic Pathology & Laboratory, to monitor Phase 1 progress. Good progress is observed during the walkabout, with several snag list items being addressed. Focus remains on tightening site security and ensuring completed areas are cleaned and secured as work progresses from one floor to the next. The contractor is briefing the HoD and team on progress, risks, mitigation measures, outstanding works, and next steps to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery. These visits form part of ensuring that quality infrastructure is delivered. #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

A-TEAM Site Inspection | Nancefield Primary School (Eldorado Park) 🚧 Site Activities: Cleaning, landscaping, painting, plumbing, electrical work, fittings & security installations ongoing. ✔️ Snagging & final finishes in progress ⚠️ Challenges: • Incomplete hall works • Safety concerns (limited fire extinguishers, exposed plumbing, sink under DB) • Drainage issues at combi court ➡️ Next Steps: Fencing • Ventilation • Flooring • System installations 📊 Progress: 95% #GrowingGautengTogether #TacklingG13

[LISTEN]: HOD Mmutlana shares the significance of today’s site visit and the importance of aligning all work with the approved landscaping plan. #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether

[LISTEN] Project Manager Mandla Lusenga provides the HOD with a detailed breakdown of key defects identified on site, as the team works towards resolving them efficiently. #TacklingG13 #GrowingGautengTogether