Excellence Category: Excellence in in Teaching Natural Teaching Physical Sciences Sciences School: Thokoana Makaota Fauna Primary Secondary School School Thabo Motheo Mofutsanyana

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As a newly appointed Head of Department, Nel is excited about the position he occupies. This helps him reinforce what he believes in: creating greater platforms where one can share knowledge and be impactful. He uses every opportunity that comes his way to groom others and uses social platforms and titles such as Sir South Africa. He also does charity work, and his learners help in some of the outreach programmes. “

He believes in what he does and teaches to change the lives of many. “I have a voice that I use and when I speak everyone listens”.

Shobi knew from a tender age that he wanted to be a teacher. He would write on anything and imitate his teachers after school. His decision was reinforced when the results in Physical Science shot up during his first year of teaching. “That built my confidence. I gained the trust of parents, learners and of the Department of Education.” This saw him being in the top ten teachers in grade 12 over the years, which gives him great satisfaction and drives him to do more.

He thrives under challenges and Covid 19 helped him realise challenges are there to be overcome.