Date: 28 January 2026
Meeting Type: Challenges Report Meeting

Opening

• Song: Ditsoabane
• Prayer: Makano

Attendance

• Ralepelle
• Makano
• Macuacua
• Ditsoabane
• Shihangu

Apologies

• Mpe

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Challenges Discussed

1. Lack of Collaboration Between Education and Development
   • It was reported that the Education department is not willing to collaborate with the Development department.
   • Development is not permitted to host events involving students, which is affecting programme implementation.
2. Classroom Conduct Concern
   • Development raised a concern regarding Itumeleng Malete, who is responsible for displaying ChatGPT content on the screen in front of students.
   • It was reported that his conduct is rude and disruptive, particularly when another facilitator is presenting.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation Involvement
   • It was agreed that M&E Tumelo Makano must be involved whenever facilitation takes place in class to ensure proper monitoring and support.
4. Pending Student Books
   • The meeting noted an ongoing challenge regarding outstanding books for students, which is affecting learning and facilitation.
5. Water Shortage Impact on Events
   • Due to the current water shortage, it was agreed that events scheduled for the day cannot be facilitated.
   • Additionally, the planned events were noted to be time-consuming under the current conditions.
6. Student Recruitment
   • The need to recruit more students was highlighted as a priority to strengthen programme participation.
7. Lack of Working Resources
   • It was reported that Ditsoabane does not have adequate or working resources, which is affecting performance and delivery of duties.

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Closure

The meeting concluded after all challenges were discussed and recorded for follow-up and management attention.

Minutes Prepared By: Ntshuxeko Shihangu
Date: 28 January 2026