The Mpumalanga educational sector is mourning the death of the longest-serving teacher, Nontsikelelo Qwelane, 100, who died on Sunday at her home.
Born in 1920 at Engcobo in the Eastern Cape, Qwelane started teaching at the age of 19 and served the profession for more than 80 years.“[She is] actually an icon to the school, not only on her age, but on her dedication to education,” she said.
Nomakhwezi Nkosi, one of her two daughters who are also principals, told Sowetan that Qwelane was a lover of education. Mpumalanga MEC for education Bonakele Majuba said Qwelane’s love for teaching was complemented by her unending quest to learn and acquire knowledge.
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