Stadt Primary School in Montshiwa Stadt Village, Mahikeng has been privileged to capture the school’s history in a booklet written by Mojuta Motlhamme, a lecturer in the subject group History for Education from the North-West University (NWU).
“The partnership between the university and the school has grown over the years and is blossoming into a fruitful collaboration, with different colleagues from the NWU working on different projects,” Mojuta said at the launch on 21 February 2026.
He said the project is part of a strategic relationship between the NWU and the community, focused on creating sustainable projects.
Mojuta said the school, which opened in 1878, is a cradle of education (mmadikolo) among the Barolong people of Kgosi Montshiwa in Mahikeng, who were concerned with literacy (tlhokaitsikwalo). The book bears testament to how the Barolong community of Mahikeng used education for self-determination and development.
“The book covers the origins of the school, the school under the current principal Mr Manyaapelo, the cultural heritage of Stadt Primary, the voices of the school and poems by learners,” he added.
“The project was truly a community collaboration and saw different education stakeholders work together to make it a success.”
On the day of the launch a book donation drive was initiated by Lebone Marang and Summer, an organisation that partners with communities and organisations to equip youth with IT training, entrepreneurship skills, soft skills, and access to impactful opportunities. The NWU Library also donated books.
In a message of support, Dr Elize Küng, deputy dean for strategic relations in the Faculty of Education, said: “The story you tell in this booklet is one of hope and perseverance, showing the strength of education through dedication. I hope our collaboration can grow, that many of your learners become our students, and that many of our graduates become your teachers.”
Learners and partners gather at Stadt Primary School for the launch of a history booklet written by lecturer Mojuta Motlhamme.
