KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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Physical Address: 247 Burger Street • Anton Lembede Building • Pietermaritzburg • 3201

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THE DEPARTMENT LOSES “A LEADER OF DISTINCTION”

The Head of Department, Nkosinathi SP Sishi, PhD, conveyed his condolences at the funeral of the late Mr BMX

Sikhakhane, who was the Principal of uSizo High School and the Vice President of the National Teachers Union. The

funeral was held at Sikhakhane’s home in Bulwer, on Saturday, March 14 2015. In his speech, the HoD said

“Sikhakhane has left a legacy that Educators are proud of, the legacy that would see our children to a brighter future.

His passing came as a shock to the whole Government Sector and he will be remembered for his quiet wisdom.”