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This is a news article on the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) website titled “SPORTS STAR AND FOUNDATION TEACHER GRADUATES TOP OF HER CLASS.” It reports that Ms Sibiya received the Best Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Honours Award for the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Siswati at UMP’s Academic Excellence Awards ceremony on 21 July 2026. The article describes her graduation as Cum Laude, her current work as a Foundation Phase teacher at Ndlemane Primary School in Nkomazi, and her parallel netball and sports achievements, including representing UMP at USSA tournaments and serving as team captain.

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https://www.ump.ac.za/News-and-Events/News/2026/SPORTS-STAR-AND-FOUNDATION-TEACHER-GRADUATES-TOP-O

Key Takeaways

University of Mpumalanga (UMP) news article
Title: SPORTS STAR AND FOUNDATION TEACHER GRADUATES TOP OF HER CLASS
Date: 21 July 2026
Award: Best Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Honours Award
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts Honours in Siswati
Achievement: Graduated Cum Laude
Current role: Foundation Phase teacher at Ndlemane Primary School, Nkomazi
Sports: represented UMP in netball for six years; USSA tournaments; later captain of UMP netball team
Additional UMP support: First Aid certification and an umpiring qualification
University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
Ms Sibiya
Ndlemane Primary School
Nkomazi
University Sport South Africa (USSA)
Dr Andries du Plessis
Dr Masalesa
Ms Mkhwanazi Malilensha
Cleopatra Makhaga

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21 July 2026