MEC Gade condemns the alleged rape of a five-year-old learner

MEC Gade condemns the alleged rape of a five-year-old learner

The Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC, Fundile Gade has learnt with sadness of the gruesome rape of a five-year-old learner while travelling back home from Emndeni Junior Secondary school, in Bizana last Friday, February 29th, 2024.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 03 March 2024

ECDoE hosted NSNP Session at Thandulwazi Primary School

ECDoE hosted NSNP Session at Thandulwazi Primary School

The Eastern Cape Department of Education hosted a National School Nutrition Program (NSNP) Preparatory session at Thandulwazi Primary School, Buffalo City Municipal District, on the 28 February 2024.

Author: Akhona Matshele

Date: 01 March 2024

ECDoE Curriculum holds a five-day Standard Setting meeting

ECDoE Curriculum holds a five-day Standard Setting meeting

Eastern Cape Department of Education Curriculum directorate held a five-day Standard setting meeting, at the Nelson Mandela Teacher Development Institute in Algoa,Gqeberha,the from 5th to the 9th of February 2024.

Author: Sinovuyo Memani

Date: 23 February 2024

MEC donates school uniforms to Ndakana School

MEC donates school uniforms to Ndakana School

The Eastern Cape Department of Education, MEC Fundile Gade, Amahlathi Local Municipality Mayor Councillor Nomakhosazana Nongqayi, Speaker Councillor Nokuzola Mlahleki and Councillors hand over school uniforms to 100 students at Masiphumle Primary School in Ndakana as part of the Back-to-School Campaign, as well as to monitor the overall state of readiness for the year 2024.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 27 January 2024

Premier Mabuyane saddened to announce the passing on of Acting Education Head

Premier Mabuyane saddened to announce the passing on of Acting Education Head

Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is saddened to announce the untimely passing of Dr Soyisile Nuku who was Eastern Cape Department of Education Acting Head of Department.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 25 January 2024

MEC's Statement during the Release of 2023 NSC Results

MEC's Statement during the Release of 2023 NSC Results

The Class of 2023 obtained 81.4% pass percentage, a 4.1% improvement to 77.3% pass mark of the Class of 2022. Over the term, this represents a shift from the 76.5% of 2019 to 81.4% in 2023, representing a 4.9% shift over the term. The Eastern Cape has produced a total of 316 095 passes over the term from 2019 to 2023.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 19 January 2024

Back to School Back to reality

Back to School Back to reality

Eastern Cape Department of Education Schools opened with high enthusiasm as the 2024 academic year begins.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 18 January 2024

Official opening of Grade R Facilities at Thembelihle and Edlelweni Primary Schools

Official opening of Grade R Facilities at Thembelihle and Edlelweni Primary Schools

The Eastern Cape Department of Education in Partnership with the Department of Public Works has recently opened Grade R Facilities for the small township of Chris Hani East -Thembelihle.

Author: Andiswa Mzizi-Dokolwana

Date: 14 December 2023

Department develops a year planner for learner development

Department develops a year planner for learner development

The Eastern Cape Department of Education Learner Development and Social Support Services Chief Directorate held a two-day planning session program at Mphekweni Beach resort from the 27th – 28th November 2023 for the 2024/25 financial.

Author: Akhona Matshele

Date: 11 December 2023

Ikhwezi Lokusa Special School gets R11 million

Ikhwezi Lokusa Special School gets R11 million

R11.2 million worth project meant to facelift IKhwezi Lokusa Special school has started on Monday this week.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 07 December 2023