About Siyabulela
Wits Cum Laude graduate, NTA-nominated teacher, published author, and founder of Tamanna4Change. From Alexandra Township to national recognition.
Beyond the Classroom
Mr Mokebe's commitment to development extends far beyond lesson plans — from building competitive maths culture in schools to organising community support in Alexandra.
Co-founded in 2015, Tamanna4Change began by offering free lessons to high school learners across almost all FET subjects in Alexandra Township. By 2017 it had focused its energy on Mathematics, Physical Science, and Accounting — led by top academic achievers from various Alex schools, giving township learners access to exceptional, free tuition.
Community · Founded 2015As Olympiad Coordinator at Hyde Park High School, Mr Mokebe built a culture of mathematical excellence — training learners for competitive problem-solving and enriching the standard curriculum with deeper inquiry.
Hyde Park High SchoolAt Grantley High School, Mr Mokebe designed and launched an inaugural school-wide Math Bee competition — an inclusive, exciting challenge format that builds confidence and mathematical culture across all learner profiles.
Grantley High · 2026Recognising that learning happens in the whole life of a child, Mr Mokebe organises clothing donation initiatives for families in Alexandra — addressing material needs that directly affect learners' ability to focus on school.
Alexandra TownshipMedia Projects
Beyond the classroom — two original media concepts developed by Siyabulela to use television and radio as tools for educational activism and social change in South Africa.
📺 Television · Concept Proposal
A 13-part doccie reality TV show helping school dropouts return to education
Buka Pele (meaning "Read First") is a 30-minute, 13-episode entertainment-education reality TV concept targeting South African youth aged 15–24 who were forced out of school by circumstances — child-headed families, teenage pregnancy, or financial exclusion. Each episode follows a real person's journey back into education, from their letter to the show through to the outcome.
Series Objectives
📻 Radio · Alex FM Proposal · 2017
"The Beauty of Education" — a 30-minute show proposed for Alex FM
Proposed to Alex FM in August 2017 — two years after Tamanna4Change was founded — Ubuhle be Mfundo is a youth-led radio show designed to change role models in the township, give learners a platform to discuss education challenges, and connect youth with bursaries, learnerships, and opportunities. Co-proposed with Tamanna4Change colleagues.
Show Objectives
Interested in collaborating on any of these projects — as a broadcaster, sponsor, or partner? Get in touch via the contact form and let's talk.
In the Media
SABC
Siyabulela appeared on SABC for a television interview about his autobiography, Tamanna for Change — sharing his story of loss, resilience, and the power of education with a national audience.
Visit SABC →eNCA · January 2024
As a Maths and Science teacher at Hyde Park High School, Siyabulela gave his expert perspective on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill and its implications for South African learners.
Watch on eNCA →eNCA · October 2024
Joined eNCA's Sindi Mabe for an in-depth discussion on theories of learning — bridging academic research and classroom practice in a way that's reshaping how educators think.
Read on eNCA →Alex News · October 2025
Hyde Park High learners nominated Mr Mokebe for the National Teacher Awards Minister's Special Award. Learners described how he changed their relationship with Mathematics and with themselves — calling out marks to motivate, not shame.
Read the Article →Alex News · January 2024
A profile on the remarkable journey of the Mokebe siblings — from orphanhood in Alexandra to professional success. A story of brotherhood, sacrifice, and the power of choosing education.
Read Story →YouTube
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Visit @SiyabulelaMokebe →Qualifications
A commitment to lifelong learning — spanning EdTech, artificial intelligence, leadership, data science, digital marketing, and beyond.
Maths Olympiad Master-Class
Udemy — Instructor: Ashish Kashyap
Microsoft Educator Academy
Microsoft Elevate · SACE · Zibuza Professional Learning Community
Reading Coach
Microsoft Elevate · Zibuza Professional Learning Community
Canva Teacher Essentials
Canva · Gauteng Province Education · SACE · Zibuza
Outstanding Achievement — 2013 Matric Exam
Vincent Tshabalala Education Trust — "Each One Teach One"
Golden Key International Honour Society
University of the Witwatersrand
Teaching Electricity & Magnetism with PhET Simulations
Coursera — University of Colorado Boulder
Integrating Virtual Labs in STEAM Teaching — Certificate of Completion
Commonwealth of Learning · AFTRA · SACE
Integrating Virtual Labs in STEAM Teaching — Certificate of Participation
Commonwealth of Learning · AFTRA · SACE
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) — 120 Hours
TEFL Professional Institute — Teacher Record
AI Skills Badge 2025–26
Microsoft Elevate
Python Essentials 2
Cisco Networking Academy · OpenEDG Python Institute
Python Essentials 1
Cisco Networking Academy · OpenEDG Python Institute
Introduction to Data Science
Cisco Networking Academy
Diploma in Leadership and Management Styles
Alison — CPD Certified
Mastering Supervision: Skills and Strategies for Effective Leadership
Alison — CPD Certified
Know and Live Our Constitution — 2025/26
National School of Government · Republic of South Africa
Introduction to Policy Formulation and Implementation — 2025/26
National School of Government · Republic of South Africa
Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR
University of Johannesburg
Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals
University of Johannesburg
African Insights
University of Johannesburg
Financial Literacy — Be Money Wise
University of Johannesburg
Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
Coursera — Rice University · Jones Graduate School of Business
Digital Marketing — Introduction Course
EduCourse Online Learning