SANTS Ambassadors: Presence, Passion, and Purpose
SANTS is proud to be represented by a dedicated group of assessors and marketers who serve as our ambassadors on the ground. They are present in every province, across rural and urban landscapes. These individuals do more than just carry out their professional responsibilities. They live the SANTS mission every day.
We emphasise presence, passion, and purpose. Our ambassadors form a vital connection between SANTS and the communities we serve. Supporting Work Integrated Learning (WIL), mentoring students, and upholding the integrity of our qualifications in every region. During our ambassador workshops held alongside graduations, assessors and marketers came together not just to connect but to collaborate. These workshops provide a platform for shared learning, reflection, and deepening their alignment to the values that drive SANTS forward.
Ambassador Spotlight: Nodlelo Qwabe’s Inspiring Journey
Meet Nodlelo Qwabe, a committed assessor who journeyed to Enkovukeni Primary School near the Mozambique border, one of the most remote schools in South Africa. Reaching the school required not only determination, but also immense physical effort: a mokoro (dugout canoe) crossing through the wetlands, followed by a strenuous mountain hike. Yet, for Nodlelo, this was not a burden, it was a calling.
His mission was clear: to support and assess student teachers completing their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement in a setting where educational resources are scarce, but the need for quality teaching is profound. He arrived not just as an assessor, but as a mentor, a motivator, and a living testament to the commitment that defines SANTS educators.
This journey, both literal and symbolic represents the extraordinary lengths our network of assessors, mentors, and support staff go. All in order to uphold the integrity of our qualifications and ensure that no student, no matter how isolated their community, ever feels alone in their teaching journey. It is this kind of presence, passion, and purpose that underpins our distance learning model — bringing academic excellence to every corner of South Africa.
Continuing the Journey Together
Our ambassadors are trusted voices in their communities. Their dedication enables SANTS to continue expanding its reach and impact — one student, one community, and one story at a time.
In future blog posts, we’ll share more inspiring stories from our SANTS ambassador programme. Stay tuned as we highlight the incredible people who bring the SANTS mission to life every day.
