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The total amount spent towards the programme for 2022 was 1,6 million. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>De Beers acknowledges and congratulates the following learners who participated in the programme and made it to the Free State\u2019s list of 100 top achievers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kanono Thato Clinton of the Matlwangtlwang Secondary School; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karabo Michelle Mofokeng of the Sediba-Thuto Secondary School; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Katleho Tsholo of the Dr Cingo Comprehensive School; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isaac Tshepiso Pilane of the Phehellang Secondary School; and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lefa Freddy Madia of the Kgabareng Secondary School.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to continue working together with our valued stakeholders to develop our schools, have better educational outcomes and to build brighter, safer and healthier communities around our operating areas \u2013 and ultimately for our beloved country \u2013 as well as to ensure our presence continues to benefit society even after life of mine,\u201d said Lebogang Mphaka, corporate affairs manager of Voorspoed Mine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA huge congratulations to the Free State leaners. 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