Education is not the only aspect of schools that need continual improvement. This also applies to classroom safety. Though classroom hygiene has always been a major issue of discussion among school administrators, the Department of Basic Education has put emphasis on upkeep and new sanitization practices through a training that was held at ICC East London to educate officials on how to utilize the infrastructure funds and what to do with it with the help of School Principals and SGBs because it takes a community to raise a child.

Author: Xabiso Nyati

Date: 06/09/2024

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Eastern Cape Department of Education, in collaboration with the Rural Development Department of Agrarian Reform and other relevant agencies, launched a career awareness campaign in the Joe Gqabi District of Barkley East.

Author: Chulumanco Majeke

Date: 04/09/2024

The Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC, Fundile Gade, will tomorrow, Thursday, 29 August 2024, launch the School Leadership Development Facilitation Programme at Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute and additionally host the 24th National Teaching Awards at ICC in East London, Buffalo City Education District

Author: ECDOE

Date: 29/08/2024

Trial examinations in the Eastern Cape province are in full swing since August 19th, 2024, as Grade 12 learners from all 12 districts have reportedly started writing them.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 23/08/2024

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) over the past weekend hosted Inkciyo Cultural Camp at Kids Beach in the Buffalo City Education District which focused on cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and promoting traditional values amongst learners.

Author: Zinceba Kunene

Date: 22/08/2024

School Health, Safety and Learner Enrichment Directorate within the Eastern Cape Department of Education recently raised awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking by promoting action in preventing drug use and drug-related crimes in Sarah Baartman Education District schools.

Author: Lonwabo Tube

Date: 21/08/2024

Amangutyana Administration Area community just outside Bizana in the Alfred Nzo East Education District was abuzz with activity as the MEC for Education in the Province officially handed over a newly built Ngcingo Primary School to the community yesterday.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 21/08/2024

The Primary Curriculum Management Directorate (PCMD) together with the Senior Curriculum Management Directorate (SCMD conducted the annual Provincial eliminations for Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Project for Grade 6 -11 learners across the Eastern Cape province.

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 20/08/2024

Eastern Cape Department of Education, in collaboration with various stakeholders, recently commemorated the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Rietberg Primary School in the Sarah Baartman District. The event was held under the theme “The evidence is clear,” highlighting the urgent need to address the scourge of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Author: Sinovuyo Memani

Date: 19/08/2024

The Eastern Cape Department of Education Primary Curriculum Management ,was at Hotel Osner for their 7th Provincial Natural Science Olympiads and ASTRO Quiz Competion.

Author: Andiswa Mzizi-Dokolwana

Date: 19/08/2024