25 Aug 2026

Teaching comes with its fair share of heavy lifting. Between stretched teaching resources and crowded classrooms, educators face an uphill battle daily. But recently in Mochudi, Kgatleng region decided to put the spotlight on the dedicated men and women shaping the future. 

The awards honoured 60 teachers and non-teaching staff members for their outstanding performance last year. 

Speaking at the ceremony, regional operations director, Ms Veronicah Mochotlhi, said lack of funds was never going to stand in the way of a good cause noting that one thing remained certain that excellence and inspiration did not depend on circumstance. 

Gathered under the theme, Honouring Excellence, Unleashing Opportunities, the event celebrated individuals, schools and support staff whose contributions had kept Kgatleng’s reputation as an academic powerhouse alive. 

Guest speaker, Botho University vice chancellor, Professor Jane Lloanya praised the initiative, highlighting how vital it was to lift-up those who served on the front lines of education. 

She described education as a transformative investment that empowered both individuals and the wider community to thrive.

The evening spanned a wide array of categories, applauding everyone from stellar classroom teachers and dedicated heads of department to essential support staff who made learning environment thrive. 

Closing the celebration on a life-changing high note, one teacher walked away with a full sponsorship to pursue a degree programme of her choice, courtesy of Botho University. ENDS