The Department of Basic Education is pleases to invite members of the media to attend and cover the Minister of Basic Education, Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, as she embarks on a Learning and Listerning Tour in the Eastern Cape Province.

This tour is part of the Minister's nationwide initiative to gain a deeper understanding of the education sector across all nine provinces, with a particular focus on identifying the unique challenges, opportunities, ambitions, and prioties that each provincial education sector faces.

Members of the Media are invited to attend the Minister's learning and listening tour as follows:

Date: Monday, 02 September 2024

Time: 08:00

Venue: Westview Special School, Gqeberha

Programme Highlights:

1. Engagement with the MEC of Educationand officials in the Eastern Cape

2. Discussion on Provincial education challenges and successes

3. Visit to schools for a walkabout

4. Media interviews with the Minister

Issued by the Department of Basic Education

For more information contact Elijah Mhlanga on 083 580 8275, Lukhanyo Vangqa on 066  302 1533, Terence Khala 081758 1546