05/12/2025
Raising Tomorrow's Leaders
Through Today's Lessons
Makhosazana Buthelezi
Grade 6 Natural Sciences Teacher & Intermediate Phase
Departmental Head
Mrs Buthelezi is a highly respected educator at Bonamuva Primary School, where she has been shaping young minds with dedication and passion. Over the years, she has served in four different schools, with Bonamuva Primary being her fourth, where she has taught from 2021 to date. Her journey reflects both experience and a deep commitment to uplifting learners.
Before stepping into the classroom, Mrs Buthelezi worked as a qualified medical technologist, specialising in cytology for five years. Although she excelled in the medical field, she felt a strong calling to become a teacher a calling she followed wholeheartedly, leading her to the impactful career she holds today.
She currently teaches Grade 6 Natural Sciences, a subject that nurtures curiosity, scientific thinking, and an understanding of the world around us. As the Departmental Head for the Intermediate Phase, she leads with wisdom, guiding fellow educators and ensuring learners receive the best possible foundation.
“Natural Sciences opens learners’ minds to discovery and problem-solving. My goal is to help them understand how things work and to inspire them to think deeply” she explains. Her lessons are known for being engaging, practical, and grounded in real-life connections that make learning meaningful.
Mrs Buthelezi is admired for her calm nature, patience, and strong leadership. She believes in creating a learning environment where every child is encouraged to grow, participate, and dream boldly. Her dedication continues to uplift Bonamuva Primary and the community it serves.
For Mrs Buthelezi, teaching is not just a profession it is a calling and a lifelong passion that shapes the future with every lesson she delivers.
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