9th December 2009

Noting that the 2009 academic year is ending on Friday, SADESMO National Spokesperson, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa wished all pupils and teachers well for the upcoming holidays.

"On behalf of SADESMO I wish all learners and teachers well during the festive break; may they all enjoy what surely is a well deserved break, albeit that it will be a shorter vacation as per usual" said Hlengwa.

"We urge all parents to exercise control and responsibility over the festive season when driving to and from holiday destinations, road safety must be maintained at all times, and children safety must be ensured. The odd weather patterns witnessed recently demand that extra caution is exercised on the roads," Hlengwa added. "Moreover SADESMO expects that the Road Traffic Police should be strict on all those who break the laws and rules of the road. The high levels of road accidents are totally unacceptable and transgressors should not go by unpunished.'

Hlengwa further added: "SADESMO hopes that all the hard work that has been put into the 2009 academic year will pay off positively. Due to the 2010 World Cup the holidays are very short, and so we encourage teachers and learners to get maximum rest, so that we can hit the ground running next year".

Alcohol and drug use tends to increase during this time of the year and therefore "SADESMO urges all pupils to restrain from drinking and from drug use of any sort and young people should be responsible in their fun and social activities" Hlengwa said.

In conclusion, Hlengwa said "We wish all South Africans a blessed festive season, and an abundantly prosperous 2010- we wish all students and pupils an "AYOBA" Holiday. Our focus now is on the matric results which we hope will be positive not only in number but also in quality."

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Contact:

MKHULEKO "Leko" HLENGWA

SADESMO: National Spokesperson

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