A spirit of grace prevailed at the gala evening to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Focus Conference; a conference conceptualised, birthed, and nurtured by the Teaching and Learning Development Centre (TLDC) on 24 August 2023. In an unprecedented move, Professor Marcus Ramogale, crowned two leaders with a Zulu traditional crown – umqhele as a sign to “ukuhloma uphaphe legwalagwala”. This was a gesture to honour the great work of the TLDC. A crown is often awarded to those who show resilience, leadership, and persistence and are selfless to the cause of the organization they serve.