Mission, Vision & Values Vision Towards Excellence in Education & Sport Development. Mission We Provide Quality Basic Education for High Learner Achievement through Educator Excellence as well as Sport Development, Nation Building and Social Cohesion. Our Values Excellence We move beyond compliance by going an extra mile. Innovation We will continually strive for better and new ways of doing things. People-centred People are the department’s strength. Communication We share information in a responsible and transparent manner. Integrity and Honesty We respond to our fellow employees and other stakeholders with honesty, fairness and respect.