Dr Mlambo-Ngcuka (far left) photographed with some of the learners of Tswinga Primary School, dressed in mashedo, during the International Literacy Day celebration at the school on Friday, 29 September. With them in the photo are Ms Palesa Tyobeka, a board member of the Umlambo Foundation (in yellow dress), Mvudi Circuit ManagerDr Livhalani Sinyosi (in blue dress), and other officials. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.
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