The initiative has welcomed learners from local schools throughout the year for extra lessons, mentorship and opportunities to build confidence beyond the classroom.
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (09 November 2026)- Education and community upliftment have been at the heart of Maritzburg College’s Khanyisa Programme, which has spent the year creating learning opportunities for pupils from surrounding schools.
Through the initiative, learners have been welcomed onto the College campus for additional lessons in Mathematics, Computer Studies and English, supported by experienced members of the school’s teaching staff.
The programme is designed to do more than help pupils with their schoolwork. It also gives them access to an environment where they can develop their confidence, strengthen their academic skills and gain exposure to new opportunities.
As the 2026 programme drew to a close, the final session placed a particular focus on mentorship, with learners introduced to the values that form part of Maritzburg College’s culture.
The aim was to encourage them to carry those lessons into their own lives, both in their education and in the communities they are part of.
The initiative reflects the school’s belief that education should extend beyond its own gates, with opportunities to share knowledge and support the development of young people in the wider community.
With the final lessons for the year now complete, the Khanyisa Programme will return in 2027, continuing its work to support local learners through education, mentorship and meaningful engagement.
It is a reminder that the impact of a school is not measured only by the achievements of its own pupils, but also by the opportunities it helps create for others.
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