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    "location": "11361 Signal Hill Village Mafikeng 2745"
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        "Coordinated staff and stakeholders to strengthen teaching, learning and learner support.",
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      "degree": "Postgraduate Diploma in Special Needs Education",
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      "degree": "Bachelor of Education (Honours)",
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      "endDate": "2005"
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      "institution": "University of Bophuthatswana",
      "degree": "University Diploma in Education (Primary)",
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      "name": "Tsheole G",
      "title": "DCES – Inclusive Education",
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      "title": "Circuit Manager",
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