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The Ditsobotla Municipality’s top-performing matriculants of 2025 received brand-new laptops sponsored by NWK, paving the way for their tertiary studies.
The students were honoured during a prestigious function at Hoërskool Lichtenburg on Friday, hosted by the North West Department of Education.
Ditsobotla is situated in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the North West and is home to towns like Lichtenburg, Coligny and Itsoseng.
There are 21 secondary schools in the sub-district, and NWK has been running this initiative to support top-performing matriculants since 2013/14. The value of this year’s donation exceeds R300 000.
In addition, NWK sponsored the framing of certificates presented at the event to the value of more than R15 000.
Speaking at Friday’s function, NWK’s director of Economic Development, Benedict Modise, said that the company has played a vital role in advancing agricultural development, job creation and economic growth in the North West for many decades.
“We believe that the success of the company is inseparable from the success of the communities we serve. By rewarding the top learner from each school with a brand-new laptop and software, we aim to contribute in a practical way to the future of our young people. Digital skills are not just an advantage in today’s world – they are a necessity.”
NWK as future employer
He encouraged the former matriculants to consider NWK as a future employer of choice, where they could grow, contribute and thrive. “NWK is more than just a company, it is a community that values excellence, innovation and integrity.”
Ofentse Nthite, who completed matric at JM Lekgetha Commercial School with five distinctions, hopes to become a chartered accountant. “This brand-new laptop means a lot, as I wouldn’t have been able to afford one on my own,” he said.
Nthabiseng Bereng of Bophirima High School.(Photo: Nicolene Kotze, NWK)
Ofentse Awal from Kopanelo Combined School obtained three distinctions and dreams of becoming a nurse. “The laptop will greatly aid my studies. I am very grateful!”
Sebongile Khutledi of Lichtenburg English Secondary School obtained four distinctions and is interested in a career in politics and economics. “I am very grateful for the laptop donated by NWK. I can now use the money I would have had to spend on a laptop for something else.”
Otlotleno Sedupane of Hoërskool Coligny hopes to become a real estate agent. “All assignments at university need to be completed on a laptop, so I really appreciate it.” – NWK press release
