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The Citizen
14-06-2025
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- The Citizen
Local teacher crowned 3rd best Life Skills teacher in KZN
Local teacher at Harpo Primary School, Ayanda Kubheka, had the privilege of attending a South African Council for Educators (SACE) Teacher-Based Research Colloquium. SACE's aim is to regulate and professionalise the profession of teaching. Kubheka was invited to encourage as well as motivate educators as he was crowned third best Life Orientation teacher in KZN. Kubheka shared 'good practices' during the Colloquium, where the attendees included student teachers from Wits and the University of Johannesburg. The feedback was positive and the contributions from the audience were humbling. A number of speakers took the stage, including SACE CEO Ma Ella Mokgalane, Mr Simelane (who is a curriculum specialist from uMgungundlovu District) and others. The presentations focused on the SACE code of professional ethics and standards, the importance of twinning for schools, and the life of students and teachers. Immediately upon return from the Colloquium, Kubheka was once again invited by Zululand District director Mr Ndlovu to attend the District Merit Awards ceremony, where he received a certificate and trophy for being the third most excellent Life Skills educator in the province. Kubheka continues to encourage and inspire educators, especially Life Orientation teachers, to continue believing in the power of knowledge and the subject itself. Kubheka concluded by quoting Martin Luther King Jr: 'A man who has not discovered something to die for, he is not fit to live'. ALSO READ: Sibusiso Thabete's star to rise in Dubai for Best Teacher Award The news provided to you in this link comes to you from the editorial staff of the Vryheid Herald, a sold newspaper distributed in the Vryheid area. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
30-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Local teacher needs vote to win at Young Leaders Awards
Ayanda Muziwandile Kubheka has earned a prestigious nomination in the 2025 Young Leaders Awards, under the Civil Society category. This category celebrates young changemakers committed to tackling pressing social challenges, often through non-profit work, community-driven initiatives, or grassroots movements. Kubheka's nomination recognises his dedication to creating positive change and uplifting communities through civil society engagement. Kubheka, an educator at Harpo Primary School and the founder of Amasobonde Foundation – a non-profit career development and educational support organisation – now needs your vote to ensure he brings the sought-after award back to Vryheid. He is heavily involved in assisting children to reach their highest potential through his foundation, Cross Pollination Academy which offers digital literacy programmes, life coaching, job shadowing, special classes, and application support. He also mentors learners from primary grades to post-matric level. He has been also recognised as the Life Orientation Cluster's best teacher, a YALI Civic Leadership graduate, and a Teach the Nation alumnus. With every learner empowered and every family reached, Kubheka's firm belief is that education is the most powerful tool for change and he continues to be an example to the young ones by advocating for education. The voting lines are currently open to the public and close on May 31, to cast your vote for Ayanda follow this link ALSO READ: Battlefields Primary School principal wins at National Teaching Awards The news provided to you in this link comes to you from the editorial staff of the Vryheid Herald, a sold newspaper distributed in the Vryheid area. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
