MEC Gade urges learners and parent to say no to pens down celebrations

As 2024 examinations comes to an end, the Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC, Fundile Gade thanked parents for their unwavering support during the process, but further urges them to say no to any pens down celebrations.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 20/11/2024

100 Days of visionary leadership

100 Days of visionary leadership

MEC's Progress in Transforming Eastern Cape Education. In the past 100 days, the Eastern Cape Department of Education has witnessed a significant transformation under the leadership of the newly appointed MEC, Fundile Gade. With a clear vision for quality education, the MEC has hit the ground running, implementing strategic initiatives to improve learning outcomes, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement. This milestone marks a promising start to a new era in education.

Author: Nobulali Sigabi

Date: 15/11/2024

Woodhouse Primary Handover

Woodhouse Primary Handover

MEC Fundile Gade has not stopped making strides for the learners of the Province in making sure that the teaching and learning environment is safe and condusive for them. The R80 million school which has an enrolment of 198 learners has been officially handed over to the community of Wodehouse village.

Author: Dineo Matroko

Date: 12/11/2024

EC Education security training orientation

EC Education security training orientation

EC Education has partnered with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET) in hosting a Security Training Programme for 700 Safety Patrollers in the Province. This collaboration aims at enhancing safety and security in schools ensuring learners, educators are safe at all times and as well as the safeguarding of school property.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 12/11/2024

ECDoE MEC Gade concerned about alleged for poisoning and related deaths

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has issued a Memorandum to school dated October 29th , 2024 cautioning schools following the recent widespread reports of food poisoning and related deaths in the province.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 11/11/2024

Tapping into International expertise

The Eastern Cape Department of Education recently welcomed a team of Cuban Nationals into the Province at Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute (MMELI), in East London. In the year 2016 when the Government of the Republic South Africa signed a bilateral agreement in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Cuba on professional services in the Basic Education, both parties agreed to provide and utilize skilled specialists in mathematics and science. The Eastern Cape received four specialists to help subject advisors in turn they would be helping teachers improve the level of teaching and learning in the said field. The team convened at Chris Hani West District (CHW) and were joined by specialists and subject advisors of the CHW District.

Author: Dineo Matroko

Date: 08/11/2024

Horizon Maths Competition awards ceremony

Horizon Maths Competition awards ceremony

ECDoE in partnership with Horizon Maths Competition (HMC) held a prize giving award ceremony at Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute (MMELI) , in East London for the top 100 grade 5 - 7 learners from across the Eastern Cape Province

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 01/11/2024

Beware of unregistered schools protect your education

Beware of unregistered schools protect your education

We are expecting the grade 12s of this year to enrol in tertiary institutions across the country. Falling prey to unrecognised institution must be avoided. Registration is a pre-requisite for accreditation by the relevant Quality Council. Unregistered schools can waste your time and resources. They halt your education, career, and future.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 30/10/2024

Eastern Cape Department of Education hosts the Horizon Mathematics Competition

Eastern Cape Department of Education hosts the Horizon Mathematics Competition

The Eastern Cape Department of Education recently hosted the Horizon Mathematics competition prize giving, bringing together the province's intelligent young minds to award them on the exceptional performance on the mathematics competition that was held sometime during the year.

Author: Xabiso Nyati

Date: 29/10/2024

MEC Fundile Gade's Community Initiative

MEC Fundile Gade's Community Initiative

MEC Fundile Gade showcased remarkable community spirit by donating sports equipment to Mayaya Football Club which he used to play for back in the day in Dutywa, aligning with the inspiring theme: "Making Communities Safe through Sport."

Author: Chulumanco Majeke

Date: 29/10/2024

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