Ntabankulu Mayor Launches Ntuli Village Preschool Build

• Municipality Supports Early Childhood Education: The Mayor of Ntabankulu, Cllr Tsileng Sobuthongo, has officially handed over a preschool project in Ward 17’s Ntuli Village, reaffirming the municipality’s dedication to improving early childhood learning environments.
• Consistent Investment in ECD Facilities: Since the current council’s inception, at least two early childhood development facilities are built each year to ensure access to quality education for young children in Ntabankulu.
• Education as a Societal Priority: Mayor Sobuthongo emphasized that, while traditionally an education department responsibility, infrastructure development for education is a shared societal priority supported by the municipality.

The Mayor of Ntabankulu Local Municipality, Cllr Tsileng Sobuthongo, has officially handed over a preschool construction project for Ward 17’s Ntuli Village, reaffirming the municipality’s commitment to supporting early childhood education.

Since the current council was sworn in, the municipality has consistently built at least two early childhood development (ECD) facilities each year, ensuring young children in Ntabankulu have access to quality learning spaces.

Speaking to residents, Mayor Sobuthongo said that while the construction of such facilities is traditionally the responsibility of the education department, the municipality views education as a collective societal priority. “We made a commitment to continually invest in infrastructure to support basic education in Ntabankulu,” he explained.

The announcement was met with excitement from the community, with residents expressing gratitude for the initiative, which will see children learning in a safe, modern environment.

The construction phase will also create local job opportunities, providing temporary employment for Ntuli Village residents and contributing to the community’s economic activity.

This project forms part of Ntabankulu Municipality’s broader development strategy to strengthen education infrastructure and uplift rural communities across the Eastern Cape.