Mpumalanga Department of Education

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

WITH EIGHT DAYS TO GO, NOMSA NGOMANE EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2026

With just eight days remaining before the commencement of the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations, Nomsa Ngomane, affectionately known as “Nomzaza,” a seasoned Bulletin Writer and Presenter at SABC News and Ligwalagwala FM, extends her heartfelt best wishes to the Class of 2026.

Nomsa joined the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in 2008 as a Bulletin Writer and Presenter and has since built a distinguished career in broadcasting.

As the Class of 2026 prepares to take on this important milestone, Nomsa encourages learners to remain focused, confident and committed to giving their very best.

A Province at work for all!

04/10/2026

MR SIPHO M***A EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2026

Mr Sipho M***a is an experienced broadcast media professional with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in Mpumalanga. Since joining the public broadcaster in 2007, he has dedicated 19 years to the broadcasting industry, informing, engaging and connecting communities across the province.

He currently presents the weekend current affairs programme Telive Atipheli, where he continues to bring important conversations and current issues closer to the people of Mpumalanga.

As the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations get underway, M***a extends his heartfelt best wishes to the Class of 2026.

He encourages learners to remain focused, believe in their abilities and approach every examination with confidence and determination.

A Province at work for all!

04/10/2026

MEC MASINA CONGRATULATES TEAM MPUMALANGA ON NATIONAL HESOP VICTORY

The MEC for Education, Ms Lindi Masina, extends her heartfelt congratulations to Team Mpumalanga for emerging Number One in the country at the 2026 Heritage Education Schools Outreach Programme (HESOP) National Camp.

This outstanding achievement by learners from Sitintile Secondary School is a moment of great pride for the entire Province of Mpumalanga.

Competing against teams from all nine provinces, our learners demonstrated knowledge, confidence, critical thinking, research ability and an impressive understanding of South Africa's rich heritage.

"This is the Mpumalanga we are building, a province where education does not only prepare learners to pass examinations, but equips them to understand their history, appreciate their heritage and confidently shape the future.

Our heritage is a powerful classroom. It teaches us where we come from, reminds us of the struggles and triumphs of those who came before us, and inspires us to build a better society for generations to come."

MEC Masina commends Lebogang Mathonsi, Kaylor Sithole, Avumile Dlamini and Nompilo Mdoda, together with their dedicated teacher, Ms Seneme Ndlovu, for carrying the provincial flag with distinction.

Their success is a testimony to what becomes possible when talent is nurtured, opportunities are created and young people are given the confidence to excel.

We also acknowledge the contribution of the school, parents, departmental officials and all partners who continue to invest in the development of our learners.

You have not only won a competition; you have demonstrated the power of knowledge, teamwork and determination.

You have shown the nation that the Place of the Rising Sun continues to produce young people who are ready to lead, innovate and make their mark.

Continue to invest in programmes that broaden the horizons of our learners and ensure that no learner is left behind and no talent goes undiscovered.

Congratulations, Team Mpumalanga!

And once again, the Place of the Rising Sun is shining brightly on the national stage.

A Department at work for all.

04/10/2026

MPUMALANGA TEACHERS SHINE AT THE 2026 NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS

The MEC for Education, Ms Lindi Masina, congratulates the exceptional achievements of Mpumalanga’s educators who flew the provincial flag high at the 2026 National Teaching Awards, held at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre on 1 October 2026.

Mpumalanga has once again proven that it is home to dedicated, innovative and highly motivated educators who continue to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning.

Team Mpumalanga featured prominently across almost all the categories, securing positions from first to third place nationally.

“I wish to convey my warmest congratulations and deepest gratitude to our national winners.
To our champions, you have made Mpumalanga proud.
Your success is not only a personal achievement, but a victory for every learner whose life you have touched, every colleague you have inspired and every community you serve.
In you, we see the true meaning of excellence, resilience and a deep love for teaching. Continue to shine and inspire the next generation,” said MEC Lindi Masina.

The impact of a good teacher goes far beyond the classroom. It lives on in the future leaders, doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs and professionals whom teachers mould and inspire every day.

We honour all ten educators who flew the provincial flag high:

POSITION 1 – NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Mr S.B. Mkhonto from Ndzundza M Secondary School – Excellence in Mathematics (FET)

Mr V. Maseko from Hlanguphala Primary School – Excellence in Life Skills Teaching

POSITION 2 – SECOND PLACE NATIONALLY

Ms T.C. Mthimunye from Hlanguphala Primary School – Excellence in Grade R Teaching

Mr S.N. Sibutha from Elangwene Secondary School – Excellence in Physical Science
Mr E.S. Tonga from Shakwaneng Primary School – ICT-Enhanced Teaching and Learning

Mr E.M. Jomo from Kamagugu Junior Secondary School – Excellence in Inclusive Education Leadership

POSITION 3 – THIRD PLACE NATIONALLY

Mr L.H. Shabangu from Siyabonga Secondary School – Excellence in Secondary School Leadership

Ms S.L. Maseko from Thandanani Primary School – Excellence in Primary School Leadership

Mr T.I. Mazibuko from Makause Combined School – Excellence in Mathematics (GET)
Mrs S.R. Sithole from Slindokuhle Special School – Excellence in Inclusive Education Teaching

Well done to all our teachers !

Your commitment to extra lessons, revision camps, motivational talks and individual learner support is a powerful demonstration of the difference that dedicated teachers can make in the lives of learners.

As we prepare our learners for the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations, we call on all our educators to maintain this momentum and continue teaching with the same passion, dedication and excellence demonstrated by our national award winners.

Together, let us inspire our learners, unlock their potential and ensure that no learner is left behind.

Congratulations to our champions.

Mpumalanga is proud of you! A Province at work for all!

04/10/2026

Ms. Katlego Mathebula a Senior Producer for the SABC Ligwalagwala Current Affairs joined the SABC in 2008 as an intern, appointed permanently the following year and in 2014 promoted to a position of a Senior Producer.

Ms. Mathebula is also a chairperson of the South African Red Cross Society in the Ehlanzeni Region, an International Humanitarian Organisation that assists when there are disasters, alleviate human suffering and save lives through various interventions.

She extends her best wishes to the Class of 2026.

A Province at work for all!

03/10/2026

Congratulations to Tshepisho Vuyo Nkosi, a Grade 11 learner from Zacheus Malaza MSTA in Mpumalanga, who received the Best Development School Award at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), with a R50 000 cash prize!

His project, “Quantitative Heuristic Model for Determining Positional Advantage in the Morabaraba State Space,” used computational modelling to estimate positional advantage and predict outcomes in Morabaraba. Tested across approximately 230 board states, the research demonstrated the potential of computational modelling to analyse and digitally represent indigenous African strategy games.

Congratulations, Tshepisho, on this outstanding achievement!

Mpumalanga Nkangala Eskom Expo

02/10/2026

APPRECIATE JIYANE SCOOPS THE MINISTER’S SPECIAL AWARD

The Department congratulates Appreciate Jiyane, a Grade 7 learner from Khulufude Primary School, for receiving the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube’s Special Award at the 2026 National Teaching Awards held in Gauteng Province on Thursday afternoon.

True to his beautiful name, Appreciate Jiyane chose to appreciate the teacher who has made a meaningful difference in his life, Mr Emmanuel Mthimunye of Khulufude Primary School.

Through his heartfelt story, Appreciate reminded the nation that behind every learner who rises, there is often a teacher who believed, inspired, guided and refused to give up.

The Minister’s Special Award celebrates the profound and lasting impact that teachers can have on the lives of learners.

Learners from across the country were invited to share their stories of teachers who had touched their lives, and this time, Appreciate’s story of gratitude and inspiration rose above the rest.

It is a story that reminds us that appreciation can become inspiration, inspiration can become hope, and hope can shape the future.

Congratulations to Appreciate Jiyane, Mr Emmanuel Mthimunye and the entire Khulufude Primary School community for carrying the flag of the Place of the Rising Sun with pride and distinction.

We equally extend our sincere appreciation to Minister Siviwe Gwarube and the entire Basic Education team for creating a platform that celebrates the extraordinary contribution of our teachers and gives our learners a voice to tell their stories.

May Appreciate’s story inspire more learners to recognise those who light their path, and may it remind every teacher that the seeds planted in a classroom today can become the leaders, innovators and nation-builders of tomorrow.

Well done!

Mpumalanga — A Province at work for all!