The 14th Policy Dialogue Forum on Teachers for Education 2030 in Johannesburg discussed the global issue of teacher shortages and strategies to address it, such as enhancing teachers’ salaries and working conditions, creating opportunities for career progression, and ensuring a fair distribution of teachers. The Global Report on teacher shortages was also launched at the forum. South Africa was honored to host the event, which aimed to elevate the teaching profession and provide solutions to the challenges highlighted in previous reports. The forum ended on a positive note, with hopes for more innovative and effective strategies toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4.