The North West Department of Education hosted successfully the provincial 2022 National Teaching Awards (NTA) gala event held on Friday, 7 October 2022 at Sun City.
The NTA scheme is one of the ways in which the Department of Education acknowledges the extraordinary efforts made by excellent teachers, often in very difficult conditions. Such teachers provide for better futures for learners, because the lack of quality education is a major factor behind many social, political, economic and health challenges faced by the world today; as well as contributing to poverty, prejudice and conflict.
The NTAs are aimed at motivating teachers to continue the selfless endeavors they make for the benefit of the country. As a result of the extraordinary efforts made by teachers under extreme conditions, the Department with these awards pays homage to individuals who have demonstrated commitment, dedication, and sacrifice during difficult situations.
The MEC for Education, Mmaphefo Matsemela congratulated the winners who will represent the province at national level.
“As we all know the reason for our gathering in this prestigious event, it is to give a heartily tribute to you our esteemed teachers for your hard efforts in building learners throughout the years to be responsible citizens.
“We have witnessed your avowed dedicated. Today the department hosting the provincial National Teaching Awards to celebrate you for your remarkable deeds in the teaching profession. Congratulations to all who make through the final cut”, highlighted MEC Matsemela.
The North West province winners for the 2022 NTA who will represent the province at national are as follows:
– Ms Marakane Mokhele from Areitshokeng Primary School, Jouberton Township Dr Kenneth Kaunda won position one in the Excellence in Grade R Teaching category.
-:Ms Lezeth Van Der Walt from Hoerskool Skoonspruit in Klerksport Dr Kenneth Kaunda won position one in the Excellence in ICT and Enhanced Teaching and Learning category
– Mr Tshwenyego Mokhukhwane from Michael Modisakeng Secondary School in Majakaneng Village, Bojanala District obtained the first position in the Kader Asmal Life Time Achievement Award
– Mr Bongumusa Mabuza from Reabona Secondary School in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District obtained the first position in the Excellence in Teaching Physical Science category
– Ms Silindile Hlongwane from Bothibello Secondary School in Bojanala District got the first position in Excellence in Teaching Natural Science category
– Mr Tebogo Mokwene from Mmabatho High School in Mmabatho Township, Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained the first position in Excellence in Teaching Mathematics GET category
– Mr Mzwandile Nduku from Refentse Secondary School in Delaryville, Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained position one in Excellence in Teaching Mathematics GET category
– Mr Ronald Sesing from Bophelong Special School in Mafikeng, Ngaka Molema District obtained first position in Excellence in Special Needs Leadership category
– Ms Eldorette Havenga from Die Welge Special School in Potchefstroom, Dr Kenneth Kaunda obtained position one in the Excellence in Special Needs Teaching category
– Mr Daniel Mekgwe from Tlhoafalo Secondary School in Sannieshof, Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained the first position in Excellence in Secondary School Leadership category
– Ms Tsholofelo Lechuti from Tswelelopele Secondary School in Itsoseng Township, Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained the first position in Excellence in Secondary School Teaching category
– Ms Dikeledi Sekopamotse from Platinum Village in Rustenburg, Bojanala District obtained the first position in Excellence in Primary School Leadership category
– Ms Christine Fourie from Toevlug Primary School in Ventersdorp, Dr Kenneth Kaunda Excellence in Primary School Teaching category
Ngaka Modiri Molema District became the overall winner as the best performing district and won themselves a trophy for the district.
The theme for the 2022 World Teachers Day is *“Resilience in the Pursuit of Excellence”*
The National Teaching Awards gala event will take place on the 20th October 2022 at CSIR, Pretoria.
Download: 2022 NTA BOOKLET
For more information please contact:
Elias Malindi
Departmental Spokesperson
Cell: 0728928399
