Keitumetse Ikaneng, 28, from Kimberley has been enrolled as a Reading Coach at Tshwarelela Primary school in Kimberley as part of Droogfontein Solar Power’s Literacy and Numeracy programme.
KEITUMETSE Ikaneng, 28, from Kimberley has been enrolled as a Reading Coach at Tshwarelela Primary school in Kimberley as part of Droogfontein Solar Power’s Literacy and Numeracy programme.
Ikaneng is one of seven tertiary education students currently receiving funding support from Solar Power, as part of their bursary programme.
She is pursuing a Bachelor of Education, Intermediate and Senior Phase through UNISA.
Ikaneng’s talent has been recognised by the leadership at Tshwarelela Primary School, with her currently fulfilling a substitute teaching position.
Upon completing her Degree, she hopes to take up a teaching post in one of the local schools, ploughing her skills back into the community.
She expressed how fortunate she feels to have been chosen for the programme.
According to her, her passion for teaching has sparked her interest to participate in the programme.
“Once I complete my degree this year, I look forward to being able to improve the lives of my entire family, which includes my daughter, my brother, and my sister and her children,” said Ikaneng.
“The Reading Coach programme ignited a love for teaching in me that I never expected.
“As a child, I never imagined teaching being my profession but as soon as I started studying, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
“Seeing the positive impact of teaching in action has been both helpful and eye-opening,” added Ikaneng.
Zuki Ndlela, the Economic Development Specialist for Droogfontein Solar Power explained that the Droogfontein Solar Power bursary programme is offered to students in the Northern Cape wishing to pursue degrees or certificates in Education, Agriculture or Nursing.
“We have identified that these types of skills are needed to support Regional economic Development,” said Ndlela.
