Welcome To The Learner Advancement Group
oVERVIEW OF The LAG Vision, Mission and Values

Empowering learners with the necessary skills required to define life and career goals and be able to formulate high school exit plans before reaching grade twelve.

Promoting the development of strong self-awareness, self-confidence and self-concept.

To nourish every learner’s potential to achieve great things.
OVERVIEW OF The Learner Advancement PROGRAMME
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead –
FEEDBACK FROM LEARNERS AT MAGQIBAGQIBA HIGH SCHOOL
THE LAG TEAM
FOUNDER AND SECRETARY
Patrick Mandla Ngcobo
Patrick Mandla Ngcobo is an educator and a learning and development practitioner. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Durban-Westville and extensive experience in the retail and banking industries.
He believes that we should constantly strive to give something of ourselves to others for the betterment of our families and communities.
His lifelong dream and desire to promote education in predominantly disadvantaged and rural communities led to the establishment of The Learner Advancement Group.
CHAIRPERSON
NTSHEMBO NEO NAS NYALUNGU
Ntshembo Neo Nas Nyalungu has many years of experience in the banking industry and is involved in various community projects.
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
SBONISENI HOPEWELL PHUNGULA
Sboniseni Hopewell Phungula is an information technology expert with a passion to influence the youth and learners in a positive way.
DEPUTY SECRETARY
THANDWAYINKOSI NKANYISO BUTHELEZI
Thandwayinkosi Nkanyiso Buthelezi is a learning and development practitioner and motivational speaker.
DEPUTY TREASURER
NJABULO MARCUS LUTHULI
Njabulo Marcus Luthuli is a graphic designer and entrepreneur.
TREASURER
STHABISO LUTHER JWARA
Sithabiso Luther Jwara is an educator and remains committed to driving positive change through education.
DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR LATEST UPDATES AND SUCCESS STORIES!
DONATE OR VOLUNTEER WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
The LAG is a registered Section 18A Public Benefit Organisation, authorized to issue Section 18A Tax Certificates. This means that a taxpayer making a bona fide donation in cash or of property in kind to a section 18A approved organisation, is entitled to a deduction from taxable income if the donation is supported by the necessary section 18A receipt issued by the LAG.
HAVE A QUESTION? GET IN TOUCH!
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday
08H00 – 17H00
OUR OFFICE IN KZN
5 Carissa Road
Caversham Glen
Pinetown 3600
Phone: (010) 035 3818
Cell: (082) 465 5460
OUR OFFICE IN KZN
5 Carissa Road
Caversham Glen
Pinetown 3600
Phone: (010) 035 3818
Cell: (082) 465 5460