Media Statement - BRIEFING OF THE MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION, HONOURABLE ANGIE MOTSHEKGA - On the upcoming AFTRA 9th Teaching and Learning Conference

Oct 19, 2026

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Media Statement outlining the briefing by the Minister of Basic Education, Honourable Angie Motshekga, on the upcoming AFTRA 9th Teaching and Learning Conference and 11th Roundtable. It describes SACE’s preparatory engagement with the Minister in Accra, Ghana, conference dates from 30 May to 2 June 2021 in the same country, and SACE’s ministerial session presentation on South African teacher policies. It also covers SACE delegation roles, planned research-based paper on teachers’ safety and security, communications responsibilities, and issuance details by SACE’s Office of the Chief Executive.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Briefing and Conference Context

Scheduled events and dates

Delegation Representation and Presentations

Ministerial session and policy focus

Paper on teachers' safety and security

Communications, Stakeholders, and Issuance

Media Statement BRIEFING OF THE MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION, HONOURABLE ANGIE MOTSHEKGA, ON THE UPCOMING AFTRA 9th TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE. As part of the build-up to the upcoming Africa Federation for Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA)'s 9th Teaching and Learning Conference and 11th Roundtable, the SACE delegation met with the Minister of Basic Education, Ms. Angie Motshekgato brief her accordingly in Accra, Ghana. Both the conference and roundtable are scheduled to take place from the 30th May to 2nd June 2021 in the same country. Our Minister will be presenting on the South African teacher policies during a dedicated Ministerial session on the 30th May 2022. As a member of AFTRA SACE is attending this conference and round table with a delegation led by Councillor Mabutho Cele as the SACE Council Chairperson and AFTRA President. Also representing Council in the conference and AFTRA Executive Board is Councillor Brenda Mbatha who chairs the SACE's Advocacy and Communication Committee, together with the CEO Ella Mokgalane. SACE will present a paper on Teachers' Safety and Security by the Research Manager, Ms Tuzana Sophethe. This presentation will use lessons from the SACE' Teachers'Rights Responsibilities and Safety research, teachers' inputs, and produced handbook to share the South African experiences of using teacher agency and voice in developing interventions and programmes that are responsive to teacher's needs. Additionally, SACE plays an administrative role in AFTRA and the conference through its Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Mr Risuna Nkuna, who will also be ensuring that the South African teaching profession is updated throughout the conference. Issued by the South African Council for Educators (SACE): Office of the Chief Executive. For further communication, please contact: Mr Risuna Nkuna Tel: 069 423 [7490 / Email: Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za](7490 / Email: Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za) [Issue date: 29 May 2022](Issue date: 29 May 2022)

FAQs

What is the purpose of this media statement?

It provides a briefing for the Minister of Basic Education on the upcoming AFTRA 9th Teaching and Learning Conference and related roundtable activities.

When and where will the events take place, and what is the key ministerial presentation?

The conference and roundtable are scheduled from 30 May to 2 June 2021 in the same country, and the minister will present on South African teacher policies during a dedicated ministerial session on 30 May 2022.

What topic will SACE present, and who will deliver it?

SACE will present on teachers’ safety and security, delivered by the Research Manager, Ms. Tuzana Sophethe, drawing on SACE teachers’ research and related materials.

Oct 19, 2026

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