KZN LEGISLATURE SPEAKER’S CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT ST MARTIN DE PORRES COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IN PORT SHEPSTONE.
As part of the Speaker’s Social Responsibility Programme, Honourable Nontembeko Boyce, Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, visited St Martin De Porres Comprehensive School in Port Shepstone, a special needs school for deaf and intellectually disabled children . The visit formed part of the Legislature’s ongoing efforts to promote civic awareness and empower young people through education.
Speaker Boyce led an engaging Civic Education session, where learners explored their rights and responsibilities in a democratic society. She encouraged the learners to see themselves as active citizens with the power to contribute to change. “Your voice matters, and being informed is the first step to shaping your future,” she said.
To make the session more interactive, the Speaker held a fun and educational general knowledge quiz, where pupils participated and showcased their knowledge. Learners who answered questions correctly received small gifts and tokens of appreciation, adding excitement to the day.
Chairperson of the Ugu Disability Forum Sindi Cebisa, expressed gratitude for the Speaker’s continued support to the disability sector. She emphasised the importance of inclusion and respect for children with disabilities, stating, “Every child deserves to be treated equally, with dignity and kindness. No one should be left behind.”
The visit left a lasting impression on the school, reminding the learners that their voices matter and their presence is valued in South Africa’s democratic journey.
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KZN Legislature Speaker’s Civic Voter Education programme at St Martin De Porres Comprehensive School in Port Shepstone.
