The Free State Department of Education celebrated its outstanding educators, with MEC for Education, Dr MJ Maboya, honouring and recognising teachers and school leaders who continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners across the province, at the 26th Edition of the National Teaching Awards (NTA), held on the 28th August 2026.
Excellence in Teaching Accounting: Lebohang Nyaile – Grassland Secondary School (MMED)
Excellence in Teaching Agricultural Subjects: Lekopa Nhlapo – Seotlong AH School (TMED)
Excellence in Grade R Teaching: Dikeledi Makgele – Relebeletse Primary School (MMED)
Excellence in Teaching Life Skills: Malefu Mosikili – The Sentinel Primary School (TMED)
Excellence in Primary School Teaching: Kylie Laurens – Monamodi Public School (LED)
Excellence in Secondary School Teaching: Rethabile Mphuthi – Mohaladitwe Secondary School (TMED)
Excellence in Primary School Leadership: Nongalipji Leepo – Boitekong Primary School (LED)
Excellence in Secondary School Leadership: Hendrik Kachelhoffer – Trio High School (FDED)
Excellence in Inclusive Education Teaching: Tshepang Oliphant – Pholoho Special School (MMED)
Excellence in Inclusive Education Leadership: Nicolaas Van Zyl – Johan Slabbert (FDED)
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics GET: Madillo Phelanyane – Boase Public School (LED)
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics FET: Ernest Moroane – Bluegumbosch Secondary School (TMED)
Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences GET: Tshepang Montso – Seabo Primary School (LED)
Excellence in Teaching Physical Science FET: Sabata Hlohlolo – Senakangwedi Secondary School (MMED)
Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning: Thabo Seekane – Ntsu Secondary School (TMED)
National Best Teacher: Mpho Mosala – Letlotlo Naledi Public School (LED)
Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award: Dimakatso Letuka – Molebeli Primary School (TMED)
