25/07/2025
FS Dept of Education Celebrates Tumahole Day
Tumahole Day is commemorated and celebrated annually on July 15th in the Tumahole Township. It honours the 1984 anti-apartheid protests that took place in the area and also recognise and remembers those who lost their lives fighting for access to basic services.
Today's events began with a symbolic march from Ngwathe Municipality to Phehellang Secondary School, where the MEC of Education in the Free State addressed the learners and the community of Tumahole.
Amongst those being remembered and celebrated are Fezile Dabi, Barnard Molokane, Stanley Malope, Lister Skhosana, Tom Letsoenyo, Vuyo Dabi, Master Nakedi, Cde Jomo Lempe, Mme Macolosana and many others
"The late Cde Tate Makgoe, former MEC for Education, left behind a towering legacy of transforming education in the Free State, proving that excellence and compassion can indeed coexist in service" MEC Dr Maboya.