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MEC Gade cautions predator educators preying on learners

The Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC, Fundile Gade has learnt with shame of the recent allegations of rape of a Grade 10 learner at Toli High school, OR Tambo Inland District.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 30/09/2024

EC Education leadership to welcome Moot Court National Champions

The Eastern Cape Department of Education leadership will today, Sunday September 29th, 2024, welcome the National Moot Court Champions at the King Phalo Airport, Buffalo City Metro Municipality at 18:30 pm.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 29/09/2024

SASA II National Games 2024 Day 2

SASA II National Games 2024 Day 2

Day 2 of the athletics: The Eastern Cape team has made exceptional progress, scooping 14 medals, 11 Gold medals & 3 Silver Medals. The events that the learners are participating in are; Long Jump, High Jump, Shot put, Discus throw, Javelin and Track.

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 27/09/2024

SASA-II National Games2024  continues

SASA-II National Games2024 continues

The thrill continues! Eastern Cape Athletes making waves at the SASA National Games! Keep pushing the limits, Team EC.

Author: Zipho Vena

Date: 26/09/2024

EC Education Bursary Advocacy Campaign

EC Education Bursary Advocacy Campaign

EC Education together with Walter Sisulu University, Wits University and University of Fort Hare are continuing with the bursary advocacy campaign around the Province talking to unemployed youth about opportunities available to them through Matthew Goniwe and Funza Lushaka Bursaries. The campaign seeks to recruit potential candidates to enroll for a Degree in Education (B. ED) particularly in remote and disadvantaged area of the Province.

Author: Andiswa Mzizi and Thando Ngcume

Date: 26/09/2024

SASA-II National Games 2024

SASA-II National Games 2024

The SASA-II Age Group Games hosted by the ECDoE and the South African Sports Association for the intellectually impaired (SASA-II) are still underway at Nelson Mandela University. The learners have been doing exceptionally well with the EC Team leading in all sports codes.

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 26/09/2024

MEC outreach programme

MEC outreach programme

Since 2019, the office of the MEC has initiated an Outreach Programme themed "Bonke Ngabethu", whereby various activities are hosted to advocate for the rights of learners who experience barriers to learning. This initiative aims to identify and address learning challenges, promoting equal access to education for all learners that have special needs.

Author: Xabiso Nyati

Date: 23/09/2024

Eastern Cape Department of Education hosted the Provincial Moot Court Competition

Eastern Cape Department of Education hosted the Provincial Moot Court Competition

The Eastern Cape Department of Education's School Health, Safety, and Learner Enrichment Directorate hosted a highly successful provincial schools moot court competition at Rhodes University in Grahamstown on September 7, 2024. This exciting event highlighted the exceptional legal skills of learners from all over the province, particularly in cultivating critical thinking and advocacy skills.

Author: Sinovuyo Memani

Date: 23/09/2024

Bursary Advocacy Campaign/ Recruitment

Bursary Advocacy Campaign/ Recruitment

Eastern Cape Department of Education in collaboration with Higher Education Institutions conducts day 2 of the bursary application drive to attract unemployed individuals interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Education Degree.

Author: Lonwabo Tube

Date: 17/09/2024

Breaking the silence, empowering youth through the learner pregnancy program

Breaking the silence, empowering youth through the learner pregnancy program

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Eastern Cape Department of Education recently launched a comprehensive Learner Pregnancy Program in the Chris Hani Education District, Cofimvaba. This multifaceted program tackled the complex issue of teenage pregnancy head-on, aiming to educate, support, and empower young individuals while shattering stigmas and fostering open discussion.

Author: Chulumanco Majeke

Date: 16/09/2024