The Education MEC Tate Makgoe appealed with educators to apply before 31 July 2021. Makgoe said that the province has excellent teachers who are worthy to win awards. The Free State's South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu)  Convenor, Ditaba Motsoeneng , reiterated that teachers should apply for the NTA so that they can be honoured for their efforts in the education sector, and wished them well.

“It gives us great pleasure to convey this message to all teachers in the Free State province, nominations are now open for the 2021 National Teaching Awards to recognise excellent teachers in the province. We call on all teachers to participate in this programme as we acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate teachers' excellence in diverse context,” said Motsoeneng.

Forms are available in schools, district offices and also on education websites. Motsoeneng said that the closing date for the NTA applications is 31 July 2021.

OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi