Limpopo MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Mr Tshitereke Matibe is calling on Liquor industry stakeholders in the province to do their part in ensuring that matric learners have a peaceful environment in their respective communities to focus on their final year exams.
Matric Learners begin a critical period in their academic careers as 21 August 2024 marks the beginning of the matric final exam season.
MEC Matibe says his department, together with the Limpopo Liquor Board, with the help of parents and the police, will be keeping a keen eye on Liquor Outlets to see that learners are not disturbed.
“By virtue of being located in the middle of communities where schools and homes are, and where learners across the province are studying, the responsibility rests on shebeens and other liquor outlets to make sure that they do not make noise for learners during this vital time of the year,” says MEC Matibe.
The MEC reminds liquor license holders that their customers also remain their responsibility, and should as such ensure that they do not disturb the peace.
“Complains about liquor outlet noise from community members and schools will not be taken lightly,” warns MEC Matibe.
The MEC wishes the Matric class of 2024 all of the best with their exams and trusts that they will make the province proud.