Goodman Sibongeleni Mkhize is an accounting teacher in the small town of Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. During 10 years of service, Mkhize has used his platform to support learners beyond his classroom by providing accounting lessons.
“I just want to change the life of hopelessness and make sure that the African child is empowered. I make sure that they understand and are removed from their background of poverty,” he says.
He was appointed as a lead educator to help other schools with accounting and forms part of a team that compiles Just-In-Time (JIT) guidance documents provided to all teachers in the province. Mkhize is also coaching talented learners in sports, which saw him appointed as Deputy Secretary for the Pinetown District Football Committee. His learners have achieved excellent results and numerous accolades thanks to his commitment and dedication to the teaching profession.