Dr Nokuthula Buthelezi, based in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, has built a life rich with experience and deep roots in her culture. At 47, she is a mother to two boys, aged 24 and 17, and a dedicated educator. Her passion for education is evident in Lacee’s Special School, the school she runs, which caters for learners from Grade R through to Grade 10. “It’s a place where children who are often overlooked by the mainstream system can find a space where they are understood and supported,” she explains.
Nokuthula’s journey in education was influenced by her parents who were both teachers. She recalls, “I grew up with teaching in my blood. When I was in Grade 12 back in 1992, my father gave me his teaching collar as a gift. I didn’t understand its significance at first and even questioned where I would wear it.” At that time, Nokuthula had dreams of becoming a nurse, but she came to realise that her father’s gesture was a sign of encouragement and belief in her potential as a teacher.
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