As a way to honour the teachers who were recognised at the 2025 National Teaching Awards, TS Galaxy FC hosted an event at Mbombela Stadium on Thursday, October 30.

Thulani Sibiya, Bongani Sibanyoni, Lungile Sifundza and Lenie van Zyl were the teachers who were honoured and they each received a cheque from the local team.

The MEC for education, Lindi Masina, extended her gratitude for the partnership between the football club and the Mpumalanga Department of Education in appreciating and celebrating the province’s outstanding teachers.

She said this gesture comes at a fitting time as it coincides with the closing of Teachers’ Month, a period dedicated to honouring the selfless contributions of educators who continue to inspire excellence and hope in our classrooms.

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Masina further commended TS Galaxy for recognising the value of teachers and for demonstrating that education is a shared societal responsibility.

“Your support reaffirms that when we unite as communities across sport, business and education we create opportunities that uplift both our learners and our province.”

She also congratulated Sibiya, who was recently crowned the best teacher in the country at the National Teaching Awards.

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“As we celebrate our teachers today, I call on all sectors of society to emulate the noble example set by TS Galaxy. Let us work together to create conditions that are favourable for teaching and learning to thrive, so that Mpumalanga continues to produce excellence and nurture the nation’s future,” said Masina.