On Friday, 13June 2025, the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) in the Eastern Cape was officially launched in Dordrecht. This milestone event marks a significant step forward in empowering the youth of the province through education and temporary employment opportunities.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 24/06/2025

The devastating floods in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, have left a trail of destruction in their wake with schools, homes, and lives affected [lost]. In the midst of this chaos, the Eastern Cape Education Department has stepped up to support learners and educators impacted by the disaster.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 20/06/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education this past Friday launched the fourth phase of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) in the Chris Hani West district. The programme which is part of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative has been successfully implemented in the Province for the past four years.

Author: Sinovuyo Memani

Date: 20/06/2025

The Eastern Cape's impressive 84.98% pass rate for the Class of 2024 sparked optimism and motivation among stakeholders, highlighting the province's potential for continued success. Building on this momentum, the 2025 MEC Excellence Awards recently took place, featuring an expanded program that included a new category for special schools. A total of six schools received vehicles, and excellence in extracurricular activities was also recognized.

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 20/06/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education in collaboration with the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture hosted the Provincial Schools Winter Championships in East London with the aim of improving and promoting sports development and education. The collaboration will lead to the development of policies, programs, and initiatives that support the growth of sports, arts, and culture in the Eastern Cape.

Author: Lonwabo Tube

Date: 17/06/2025

The Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC) held a three-day interprovincial meeting in Gqeberha on the 27, 28 and 29 May 2025

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 03/06/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education's (ECDOE) Mathematics, Science, and Technology (MST) directorate is taking proactive steps to enhance learner performance and service delivery in these critical subjects. They recently hosted a Conditional Grant meeting with school principals, addressing challenges in MST subjects and how to improve education outcomes.

Author: Lonwabo Tube

Date: 26/05/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE), in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Divert Steel, is making significant strides in ensuring that teaching and learning occur in well-furnished classrooms. Divert Steel's primary focus, as one of the 18 contracted partners, is to refurbish unused school furniture and give it new life. The furniture is then distributed to schools for use.

Author: Lonwabo Tube

Date: 26/05/2025

The ECDoE and 1Million Shoes Campaign, a non-profit organization, partnered to donate 700 shoes to learners in need at Nyandeni Municipality. The event was held at Dan's Conference Place in Mthatha

Author: Pumzile Ludidi

Date: 19/05/2025

Public Service Regulations (PSR) 13 gives guides on nature of remuneration work which is not allowed.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 12/05/2025