The Eastern Cape Department of Education’s Inclusive Education Directorate recently hosted its Annual MEC Outreach Programme across the OR Tambo Coastal, OR Tambo Inland, and Amathole West districts.

Author: Xabiso Nyati

Date: 30/09/2025

The School Administration Directorate, in collaboration with Human Resource and Institutional Operations Management, recently hosted a three-day induction program for newly appointed principals of Cluster B in East London. This initiative aimed to equip school leaders with the necessary knowledge, skills, and insights to excel in their roles.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 30/09/2025

The EC Provincial school summer championship brings together learners to participate in four sporting codes.

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 29/09/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE), in partnership with the Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) and Eastern Cape Schools Athletics, recently hosted the highly anticipated EC School Provincial Summer Games Competition at the Buffalo City Metro Education District. This thrilling event brought together learners from across the Eastern Cape province to participate in four sporting codes identified by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) this year, with different age categories targeting world sporting champions.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 29/09/2025

The Kouga Wind Farm Trust, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department of Education and Kouga Municipality, has launched a groundbreaking project to construct a primary school in Humansdorp. This initiative, which commenced in 2023, seeks to bridge the socio-economic divide in the community by delivering high-quality education.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 16/09/2025

The Eastern Cape Education Advisory Council (ECEAC), a statutory body that advises the MEC on education issues, recently convened a strategic working session in East London. The session brought together key stakeholders, including the Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC), District Education Forum (DEF), and School Rationalization and Realignment program.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 15/09/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education's Bursary Advocacy Campaign has been a resounding success, attracting a large number of unemployed youth with a national senior certificate and learners who are currently doing matric to pursue a career in Education studies through the Funza Lushaka Bursary, Matthew Goniwe Bursary, and Military Veterans Bursary.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 12/09/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education, through the Teacher Development and Learning Institutions Chief Directorate partnered with SEED Educational Trust to host a graduation ceremony for the School Leadership and Development Facilitation Programme at Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute in East London.

Author: Bongani Mzimba

Date: 12/09/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education in partnership with the National Youth Development Agency and the Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture this past weekend hosted a Provincial Heritage Education School Outreach Programme (HESOP) in East London. Ten (10) schools from various education Districts participated in the program, which aims at encouraging learners to develop an interest in heritage management and conservations.

Author: Asemahle Jiba

Date: 09/09/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education recently convened a pivotal summit on the School Rationalisation and Realignment Program, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the initiative's progress and future plans. This strategic program aims to enhance the quality of education in the province by optimizing resource utilization, reducing the number of underperforming schools, and providing improved support for learners. This event took place in Gqeberha on the 4th & 5th of September 2025.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 08/09/2025