Executive Mayor opens Online Safety Training for Life Orientation Teachers

Today, Executive Mayor Cllr Maryna Basson officially opened a two-day Online Safety Training Workshop at the Protea Hotel in Upington. The workshop is aimed at empowering Life Orientation teachers for Grades 8–12 with essential knowledge and tools to help learners navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. In her address, the Executive Mayor commended the role of educators, stating: “Teaching isn’t just a profession—it’s the art of lighting a path where others can learn to walk on their own.”