The Mpumalanga Department of Education extends best wishes to the 14 Provincial Finalists who are going to represent the Place of the Rising Sun at the occasion of the National Teaching Awards on Thursday, 05 October 2023 at Heartfelt Arena in Gauteng Province.

These are Mpumalanga’s finest teachers whose passion burns like the rising sun.

Their dedication inspires and empowers brilliance and lights our children’s way.

As they journey to the National Teaching Awards, our hearts swell with pride and admiration for them.

They are the true and formidable pillars of our future, the architects of our nation.

May their voices ring loud and clear as they showcase the province’s might.

May their tenacity and prowess shine bright on that momentous day.

“We salute them for their dedication, passion, and grace and wish that they continue to inspire and empower and illuminate our children’s future with their embrace.”

The fact that they manage to teach this pedestal is enough for us to lower our flags in our hearts with never-ending appreciation.

We are very much proud of all of them and we wish that they continue to showcase what Mpumalanga Province is best for.