The Eastern Cape Department of Education invites all Early Childhood Development programmes-both currently funded and non-funded to apply for multi-year funding for the period 2026-2029.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 28/11/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC Fundile Gade and Head of Department Sharon Maasdorp recently surprised about 122 general workers with Christmas food parcels, recognizing their hardwork and dedication.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 27/11/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education successfully concluded a two-day Stakeholder Structures Extended Meeting held in Gqeberha from 18 to 19 November 2025. The session brought together the Eastern Cape Education Advisory Council (ECEAC), District Education Forums (DEFs), and the Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC), along with other internal and external partners who play a central role in strengthening the province’s education ecosystem.

Author: Nobulali Sigabi

Date: 24/11/2025

Department of Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube visited two Sarah Baartman schools, as part of an oversight visit ahead of the delays in the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) program.

Author: Dineo Matroko

Date: 19/11/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education stakeholders are curren rather than working in silos.tly in a two day sitting to explore how the two structures, DEF and QLTC can collaborate effectively to achieve their shared goals

Author: Dineo Matroko

Date: 19/11/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE), in collaboration with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET), took a significant step towards advancing inclusive education during the Eastern Cape Inclusive Education Indaba held at the East London ICC from 11–12 November 2025. The gathering brought together departmental officials, district directors, traditional leaders, educators, policymakers, disability advocates, academics, and various stakeholders to address persistent barriers to learning faced by children with special needs.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 14/11/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education remains committed to recognising and celebrating excellence in school leadership and management.

Author: Asemahle Jiba

Date: 03/11/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) recently hosted graduation ceremonies across the Province— in Mthatha, Queenstown, Gqeberha, and East London — to celebrate School Management Teams (SMTs) from 12 districts who successfully completed the School Leadership and Management Programme.

Author: Asemahle Jiba

Date: 03/11/2025

The Eastern Cape Education MEC Fundile Gade officially hands over R70.85 million Matshaneng Senior Primary School to the Sathube community in the Joe Gqabi Education District.

Author: Bongani Mzimba

Date: 03/11/2025

In a heartwarming display of commitment to inclusivity, the Eastern Cape Department of Education Inclusive Education Unit handed over specialized Learning and Teaching Support Materials (LTSM) to McLachlan Senior Secondary School, Hankey Primary School and Northern Lights Special School in the Sarah Baartman and the Nelson Mandela Education District.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 03/11/2025