Mihlali Tyanase

Diligent, perseverant, and highly enthusiastic individual with great vision and the willingness to achieve beyond perceivable expectations. My philosophy of education is that I acknowledge that children come from different backgrounds and they are unique in their own ways. I strike to give them a stimulating environment where they can grow emotionally, mentally and socially. My desire is to ensure that I create an environment where children will develop holistically by creating an atmosphere where my learners can meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where my learners are invited to share their ideas and take risks. They should be able to have choices and let their curiosity direct their learning as I operate as a facilitator.

I was born in Gqeberha, famously known as Port Elizabeth. I spent most of my infant years in Bisho the capital city if the Eastern Cape. I did most education at Union High School in Graaff Reinet, with a short stint at Dale College Boys Primary School in King Williams Town before going back to Union High School where I matriculated in 2021. I then moved to the University of the Western Cape where I’ve been a student athlete for 4 years now. People would describe me as a person who is very selfless, because I always ensure that the people around me are good by showing up or helping them whenever they need. I was a very sporty kid growing I played 1st XV cricket for 3 years and SA 4th division regional soccer in the Eastern Cape so I have knowledge of a number of sporting codes.

• UWC Res League pre-season cup champion 2025
• Belhar Primary Schools Tournament Girls section winner 2025
• Belhar Primary Schools Tournament Boys section Runner-up 2025
• Organised U13A rugby tour to Union High School Junior Festival 2025
• School 1st XV captain
• Varsity Shield Champion 2023
• WP Super League B Champion 2024

• Life Orientation
• Natural Science
• Social Science
• Creative Arts
• Maths Literacy

• Chess
• Rugby
• Cricket
• Soccer

• World Rugby level 1 Coaching (15s)
• Boksmart Level 8
• World Rugby Level 2 (Candidate)

• Union High School (Eastern Cape)2017-2021
• UWC Varsity Cup Young Guns 2022
• UWC Varsity Shield 2023
• UWC Varsity Cup 2024
• UWC Varsity Shield 2025

• Clement, Abrahams, Belvue Primary head of rugby, 0810323371, Belvue Primary School
• Van, Rooyen, Excelsior Secondary School acting principal, 0825326718, Excelsior Secondary School
• Clement, Trout, UWC Rugby Administrator, 0823582368, UWC Rugby
• Nigel, Nyahsanu, Promotion company, 0843977487
• William, Pringle, Union High School Principal, 0722230371, Union High School
• Christoper, Felix, High School Coach, 0782676553
• Reginald, Nutt, UWC Rugby, 0767113950, UWC Rugby
• Paul, Treu, UWC Rugby, 082990299, UWC Rugby

• Hometown: Graaff Reinet/Bhisho (Eastern Cape)
• Date of Birth: 19 December 2003
• Marital Status: Single
• Nationality: South African
• Gender: Male
• SACE Number:13055802