Media Statement

Minister Kubayi to engage Learners and Teachers on Anti-Bullying and Statutory Rape Awareness in Limpopo

10 January 2026

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will on Friday, 16 January 2026, engage learners and teachers as part of the annual Back to School campaign, with a focus on anti-bullying and statutory rape awareness.

The engagement will take place at Mankgaile Primary School in Ga-Molepo, Polokwane, Limpopo Province, and will involve learners and educators from Mokwatedi Secondary School, Moria Primary School, Sione Primary School and Mankgaile Primary School.

The Back to School programme is an annual initiative aimed at providing learners with opportunities to become productive, responsible, and competitive citizens through an inclusive quality education system.

Bullying remains a serious and persistent challenge in South African schools, undermining learners’ rights to safety, dignity, and education.

The Back to School campaign seeks to raise awareness and advocate for the end of bullying in schools, while also promoting statutory rape awareness to protect children and learners from sexual exploitation and abuse.

The Minister will also address the critical issue of the age of consent, and the importance of reporting sexual offences.

The Department will conduct this campaign in partnership with the Departments of Basic Education (DBE) and Social Development (DSD), the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the engagement.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, 16 January 2026
Time: 07h30
Venue: Mankgaile Primary School, Ga-Molepo, Polokwane, Limpopo Province

Media confirmations:* Samuel Modipane – 081 440 6179

Media Enquiries: Mr Terrence Manase - Spokesperson: Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development, 082 338 6707

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA