About 480 Eastern Cape School Management Team (SMT) members from different schools of the province were conferred with School Leadership and Management Advanced Diploma during a graduation ceremony by the Eastern Cape Department of Education in OR Tambo Education District this week.

Author: Bongani Mzimba

Date: 29/10/2025

The Primary Curriculum Directorate (PCMD) at the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) recently hosted an exciting Spelling Bee Competition at Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute on 23 October 2025. This motivational program is designed to strengthen reading and writing skills among English and Afrikaans Foundation phase learners and English Intermediate phase learners.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 27/10/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education proudly hosted the prestigious Horizon Mathematics Competition awards ceremony at the Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute in the Buffalo City Metro Education District. This highly anticipated event recognized and rewarded the Province’s Top 100 learners who showcased exceptional problem-solving skills, logical reasoning and mathematical creativity.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 27/10/2025

The Eastern Cape Education MEC, Fundile Gade, recently conducted an oversight visit to the R127,481,814.63 million Hector Petersen High School project in Zwelitsha, Buffalo City Metro Education District. The visit aimed to ensure the revised construction project was on track and adhered to plans, timelines, and budget allocations.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 26/10/2025

As part of the provincial Pledge Signing and Examination Readiness Programme, the Eastern Cape Department of Education hosted a formal Grade 12 Pledge Signing Ceremony on Friday, 17 October 2025. The initiative, which was being implemented across all districts, seeks to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and commitment among learners ahead of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examinations.

Author: Nobulali Sigabi

Date: 22/10/2025

The top management of the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) gathered for a three-day strategic retreat aimed at reflecting on performance, enhancing accountability, and sharpening strategies to improve the quality of education across the province.

Author: Nobulali Sigabi

Date: 22/10/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education recently hosted the Indigenous Languages Provincial eliminations event which was a vibrant celebration of linguistic heritage at the Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute in East London.

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 22/10/2025

Remarkable learners from Grade 3-7, representing all 12 Districts in the Eastern Cape Province delivered impressive performance to claim 1st place position at the Indigenous Languages Provincial eliminations.

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 21/10/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education hosted the Indigenous Language Festival Provincial Eliminations at Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute in East London.

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 21/10/2025

The Eastern Cape Education Department's Provincial Teacher Development Institute Unit (QPTDI) in Queenstown recently hosted its inaugural National Teacher Awards celebration ceremony, a prestigious celebration of excellence in education. The event was a resounding success, honoring outstanding educators from across the Province for their dedication, innovation and commitment to shaping the minds of future generations.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 15/10/2025