The North West Department of Education successfully hosted the provincial leg of the National Teaching Awards (NTAs) at the Mmabatho Convention Centre on Thursday, 28 August 2025 celebrating the invaluable role of teachers and school leaders who go above and beyond to transform education.
The ceremony recognised outstanding teaching across categories, with winners set to represent the Province at the National Teaching Awards later this year.
The award recipients are as follows:
* Excellence in Grade R Teaching: Ms Carla Botha, Laerskool Unie (Dr Kenneth Kaunda district)
* Excellence in Teaching Life Skills: Me Letlhogonolo Moteu, Waterkloof Primary School (Bojanala district)
* Excellence in Primary School Teaching: Mrs Magaretha Bornman, Laerskool Sannieshof (Ngaka Modiri Molema district)
* Excellence in Primary School Leadership: Mr Ditshego Tlhowe, Tlhabane West Primary School (Bojanala district)
* Excellence in Secondary School Teaching: Ms Dorcus Diphoko, Iketleetse Secondary School (Bojanala district)
* Excellence in Secondary School Leadership: Mr Adriaan Joubert, Hoërskool Wagpos (Bojanala district)
* Excellence in Special Needs Teaching: Ma Koketso Motaung, Temogo Special School (Bojanala district)
* Excellence in Special Schools Leadership: Ms Mpho Jasson, Christian School for the Blind (Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district)
* Excellence in Teaching Mathematics GET Phase: Mr Tshepiso Seshuwane, Thuto-Neo Primary School (Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district)
* Excellence in Teaching Mathematics FET Phase: Ms Masego Nchoe, Bodibe Secondary School (Ngaka Modiri Molema district)
* Excellence in Teaching Natural Science: Mr Bongumusa Mabuza, Reabona Secondary School (Dr Kenneth Kaunda district)
* Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences: Mr Tlhalefang Zwane, Mpolokang Secondary School (Ngaka Modiri Molema district)
* Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning: Mr Ronewa Tshikhido, Noka Ya Lerato Primary School (Bojanala district)
* Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award: Mr Yvonne Kube, Tidimane Secondary School (Bojanala district)
* National Best Teacher Award: Mra Johanna Robertse, Tebogo Primary School (Bojanala district)
Congratulating the winners and acknowledging the finalists, North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi says dedication and resilience are commendable.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all our award recipients, who will carry the North West flag with pride at the national stage. Your dedication, resilience, and innovation in shaping the future of our learners are commendable. I also want to acknowledge all the finalists, you are all winners in your own right.
“This year, Bojanala district demonstrated its strength by clinching 8 first positions, which translates to 53,3% of the awards. Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district emerged as the most improved district, also standing at 53,3%. These milestones inspire us to keep striving for excellence”, expresses Motsumi.
Winners walk away with trophies, certificates, and prizes, and will now represent the North West Province at the prestigious National Teaching Awards.
