Emine Erdoğan visits International Maarif School in South Africa

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's wife Emine Erdoğan visited the International Maarif School in South Africa.

Accompanying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the G20 Leaders Summit, Emine Erdoğan made some visits and attended programs in Johannesburg.

Emine Erdoğan visited the Maarif Foundation of Turkey's International Maarif School and was welcomed by the Maarif Foundation's South Africa Country Representative Abdullah Cevizci and teachers.

Two students presented flowers to Emine Erdoğan at the reception.

Emine Erdoğan visited the exhibition themed "Recycling and the Environment" and received information from students and teachers about their work.

Emine Erdoğan listened to the percussion, choir and poetry performances of the students and watched the dance team's performance with interest.

On the other hand, Emine Erdoğan shared the following statements on her NSosyal account regarding her visit to the International Maarif School: "In South Africa, where we are on the occasion of the G20 Leaders Summit, I was delighted to visit the International Maarif School in Johannesburg and meet with our African children. I deeply felt the warmth, colorful culture and strong spirit of Africa in the warm welcome of our children. I wish that our Maarif Schools, which are our country's window to the world in international education, will continue to strengthen the bridges between societies in this rich geography. I wish all our children a successful future where they walk with knowledge and confidence."

22.11.2025