As a call to address the abnormal occurrences of food poisoning currently happening in the country, on the 20th - 21st of November 2024, the School Health, Safety and Learner enrichment directorate in collaboration with the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) conducted a two-day Food Awareness Campaign at Emsengeni Primary School and Ben Nyathi Primary School in Gqeberha.

Author: Nkcubeko Phuphuma

Date: 27/11/2024

Ukukhupha iphepha yimibhiyozo yokuhakaza kwabafundi bezintyintya ngotywala neziyobisi emva kokugqiba ukubhala iimviwo. Sikhuthaza abafundi ukuba bohlukane nemibhiyozo yokuzintyintya ngotywala, nokuzirhaxa ngeziyobisi njengoko oko ilulwaphulo mthetho ngoko mgaqo siseko wokusetyenziswa kotywala ka 2023.

Author: Pumzile Ludidi

Date: 27/11/2024

The Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC, Fundile Gade has learnt with shock of the threats against the departmental Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Nokuthula Ngcingwana by extortionists demanding her resignation or face death should she fail to resign from her position.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 27/11/2024

As the examination period has come to an end, we are optimistic that the matric class of 2024 will achieve the envisaged 85% matric pass rate. Our officials have worked tirelessly to ensure that we reach the set target.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 27/11/2024

EC Education, Learner Development and Social Support Services (LD&SSS) Directorate strategic planning is underway at the Regent Hotel in East London, Buffalo City Metro Education District. The two-day session will reflecton the Chief Directorate activities of the year, identifying areas for improvement and develop a year plan for the coming year.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 26/11/2024

The ECDoE Curriculum Directorate is currently hosting a 2025 planning session under the theme "Leading Growth to curriculum innovation" in Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay District. The session main aim is to to reflect, evaluate, review the current curriculum management and delivery strategies used in 2024 for better performance

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 26/11/2024

As 2024 examinations comes to an end, the Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC, Fundile Gade thanked parents for their unwavering support during the process, but further urges them to say no to any pens down celebrations.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 20/11/2024

MEC's Progress in Transforming Eastern Cape Education. In the past 100 days, the Eastern Cape Department of Education has witnessed a significant transformation under the leadership of the newly appointed MEC, Fundile Gade. With a clear vision for quality education, the MEC has hit the ground running, implementing strategic initiatives to improve learning outcomes, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement. This milestone marks a promising start to a new era in education.

Author: Nobulali Sigabi

Date: 15/11/2024

MEC Fundile Gade has not stopped making strides for the learners of the Province in making sure that the teaching and learning environment is safe and condusive for them. The R80 million school which has an enrolment of 198 learners has been officially handed over to the community of Wodehouse village.

Author: Dineo Matroko

Date: 12/11/2024

EC Education has partnered with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET) in hosting a Security Training Programme for 700 Safety Patrollers in the Province. This collaboration aims at enhancing safety and security in schools ensuring learners, educators are safe at all times and as well as the safeguarding of school property.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 12/11/2024