Benoni:President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the 26th National Teaching Awards (NTAs) at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Benoni, Gauteng, on Thursday.
According to South African Government News Agency, the theme for this year's award ceremony is 'Uniting for Excellence: Elevating Achievement, Empowering Educators to Shape South Africa's Future.'
The NTAs, hosted annually by the Department of Basic Education, aim to recognize educators whose dedication, innovation, and leadership strengthen teaching and learning across South Africa's diverse schooling system. The awards also seek to enhance the public image of the teaching profession and promote excellence in teaching performance.
Finalists from across the country will be acknowledged in various categories, including Excellence in Grade R Teaching; Excellence in Primary School Teaching; Excellence in Primary School Leadership; Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET); Excellence in Secondary School Teaching; Excellence in Secondary School Leadership; the Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award; and the National Best Teacher Award, as stated by the Presidency.