Cape Town – The Western Cape’s top educators were celebrated on Friday, 15 August, at the 2025 Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards held at The Westin Cape Town. The annual event recognises the dedication and excellence of teachers across the province, with awards presented in 15 categories.
The winners are:
Excellence in Grade R Teaching: Charles Mokoena, Dirk Boshoff Primary School, Uniondale (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Teaching Life Skills (Grades 1–6): Ammarah Ford-Pieters, Cedar Primary School, Bonteheuwel (Metro Central)
Excellence in Primary School Teaching (Grades 1–7): Domé Swart, Kasselsvlei Primary School, Bellville South (Metro North)
Excellence in Primary School Leadership: Roché Witbooi, Concordia Primary School, Knysna (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Secondary School Teaching (Grades 8–12): Fiona Blanchard, Crystal Secondary School, Hanover Park (Metro Central)
Excellence in Secondary School Leadership: Hendrik Smith, Hoërskool Langenhoven, Riversdale (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Special Needs Teaching: Chantelle Carstens, Paarl School, Brackenfell (Metro East)
Excellence in Special Needs School Leadership: Alsje Schoeman, Oudtshoorn School of Skills, Oudtshoorn (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (GET): Mariska Niemand, Altena Primary School, Strand (Metro East)
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET): Charissa Shay-Sithole, Apex High School, Eerste River (Metro East)
Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences: Demi Michelle Potts, Kretzenshoop Primary School, George (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences: Lana Schreuder, Rhenish Girls’ High School, Stellenbosch (Cape Winelands)
Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning: Kirsten Tomé, Fraaisig Primary School, Knysna (Eden and Central Karoo)
National Best Teacher Award: Wedaad Esau, Bridgeville Primary School, Bridgetown (Metro Central)
Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award: Lorinda Rinkwest, Kasselsvlei Primary School, Bellville South (Metro North)
The 15 provincial winners will now represent the Western Cape at the National Teaching Awards on 9 October 2025.
Education officials congratulated all the winners and praised the broader teaching community for their dedication, support and daily commitment to learners across the province.
The winners are:
Excellence in Grade R Teaching: Charles Mokoena, Dirk Boshoff Primary School, Uniondale (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Teaching Life Skills (Grades 1–6): Ammarah Ford-Pieters, Cedar Primary School, Bonteheuwel (Metro Central)
Excellence in Primary School Teaching (Grades 1–7): Domé Swart, Kasselsvlei Primary School, Bellville South (Metro North)
Excellence in Primary School Leadership: Roché Witbooi, Concordia Primary School, Knysna (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Secondary School Teaching (Grades 8–12): Fiona Blanchard, Crystal Secondary School, Hanover Park (Metro Central)
Excellence in Secondary School Leadership: Hendrik Smith, Hoërskool Langenhoven, Riversdale (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Special Needs Teaching: Chantelle Carstens, Paarl School, Brackenfell (Metro East)
Excellence in Special Needs School Leadership: Alsje Schoeman, Oudtshoorn School of Skills, Oudtshoorn (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (GET): Mariska Niemand, Altena Primary School, Strand (Metro East)
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET): Charissa Shay-Sithole, Apex High School, Eerste River (Metro East)
Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences: Demi Michelle Potts, Kretzenshoop Primary School, George (Eden and Central Karoo)
Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences: Lana Schreuder, Rhenish Girls’ High School, Stellenbosch (Cape Winelands)
Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning: Kirsten Tomé, Fraaisig Primary School, Knysna (Eden and Central Karoo)
National Best Teacher Award: Wedaad Esau, Bridgeville Primary School, Bridgetown (Metro Central)
Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award: Lorinda Rinkwest, Kasselsvlei Primary School, Bellville South (Metro North)
The 15 provincial winners will now represent the Western Cape at the National Teaching Awards on 9 October 2025.
Education officials congratulated all the winners and praised the broader teaching community for their dedication, support and daily commitment to learners across the province.
