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Lodirile Primary School

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About Lodirile Primary School

Developed in cooperation with the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

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Mhlanga Street, Dobsonville, Soweto
2 March 2021

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LODIRILE PRIMARY SCHOOL Opened in 1956, this was the first school in Dobsonville for learners forcibly removed from Roodepoort West Location, known as Juliwe. The school has produced great achievers including author Zakes Mda and Dr K.O.P. Matseke. The first principal Mr Ramasodi, his staff and successors did much to develop young minds, even under the oppressive conditions of apartheid. The original school building remains, with additional classrooms added over the years.

Photo courtesy: Kabelo Mokoena (Sunday Times)

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