Our Team - Thiboloha Special School

School Management Team (SMT)

Our leadership team ensures excellence in special needs education through strategic planning and dedicated management.

Mrs. Nomvula Dlamini

Principal

M.Ed Special Education, B.Ed Honours

25+ years in special needs education. Leading Thiboloha with vision and dedication since 2015.

Mr. Thomas Mokoena

Deputy Principal

B.Ed Special Education, Diploma in School Management

Specializes in curriculum development for learners with intellectual disabilities.

Ms. Sarah Ntuli

HOD: Academic Affairs

M.Ed Inclusive Education

Oversees academic programs and ensures quality education delivery across all departments.

Our Teachers

Qualified educators specialized in various aspects of special needs education.

Deaf Learners Program

Ms. Zanele Mthembu

Senior Sign Language Teacher

B.Ed, SASL Level 5

Mr. David Jansen

Mathematics Teacher

B.Sc, PGCE

Ms. Lindiwe Khumalo

Language Teacher

BA, HDE

Mr. Peter Moloi

Science Teacher

B.Sc Ed

Blind Learners Program

Ms. Grace Ndlovu

Braille Specialist

B.Ed, Braille Cert

Mr. John Sithole

Orientation & Mobility

Dip. O&M

Ms. Patricia Botha

Assistive Technology

B.Tech IT

Ms. Ruth Mahlangu

Life Skills Teacher

B.Ed Foundation

Autism Program

Ms. Amanda Peters

ABA Therapist

M.A Psychology

Mr. Michael Zulu

Sensory Integration

OT, SI Cert

Ms. Susan van Wyk

Speech Therapist

B.SLP

Ms. Joyce Modise

Behavioral Specialist

M.Ed Psychology

Intellectual Barriers Program

Mr. Sipho Nkosi

Vocational Skills

Dip. Vocational Ed

Ms. Maria Fourie

Remedial Teacher

B.Ed Remedial

Mr. James Tladi

Life Orientation

BA, PGCE

Ms. Thandi Radebe

Creative Arts

BA Fine Arts

School Support Staff

Our dedicated support staff ensures smooth daily operations and student well-being.

Ms. Betty Maseko

School Nurse

Healthcare

Mr. Joseph Dube

School Psychologist

Student Support

Ms. Nancy Grobler

Administrative Manager

Administration

Mr. Albert Moyo

Facilities Manager

Operations

Ms. Rose Mabaso

Librarian

Academic Support

Mr. Daniel Steyn

IT Support

Technology

Ms. Gloria Naidoo

Social Worker

Student Welfare

Mr. Eric Phiri

Transport Coordinator

Logistics

School Governing Body (SGB)

Community leaders and parent representatives ensuring good governance and stakeholder engagement.

Mr. Robert Mthethwa

SGB Chairperson

Parent representative with a background in education policy. Committed to inclusive education.

Ms. Elizabeth Venter

SGB Vice-Chairperson

Community leader and advocate for disability rights in Free State.

Mr. Solomon Tshabalala

SGB Treasurer

Chartered accountant ensuring transparent financial management.

Ms. Joyce Mokgoro

SGB Secretary

Parent of a deaf learner, passionate about sign language education.

Pastor John Mbeki

Community Representative

Local faith leader supporting school spiritual programs.

Dr. Priya Nair

Health & Safety Officer

Medical doctor specializing in pediatric disabilities.

Our Dedicated Team