Sibiya hails from Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal.

Sibiya, who received the best global teacher award in Dubai at the weekend, said he reached over 25,000 pupils across the country.

At study camps organized by his NPO, Sibiya says the subjects of Maths and Science are ‘broken down for ease of understanding and vernacular language is incorporated in teaching and learning’. @NkoRaphael

Sibiya says the weekend classes are mostly free to learners but contributions from those who can afford and well-wishers from the community are always welcome as the NPO does not have major sponsors. 

The award aims to recognise innovation and creativity in teaching and learning.

Sibiya believes he won the title because of his creative strategy, which involves using traditional music and indigenous languages to teach maths and science.

“I am a teacher at a Richards Bay school. On weekends, I provide support to different schools on science and maths.”

He hopes to attract sponsorships so he can hire more teachers to reach more pupils in 2020.

EWN