The Eastern Cape Education Department's Provincial Teacher Development Institute Unit (QPTDI) in Queenstown recently hosted its inaugural National Teacher Awards celebration ceremony, a prestigious celebration of excellence in education. The event was a resounding success, honoring outstanding educators from across the Province for their dedication, innovation and commitment to shaping the minds of future generations.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 15/10/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has taken a significant step forward in its pursuit of excellence, hosting a highly successful Strategic Planning Session led by Head of Department, Sharon Maasdorp at the Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute. Senior education managers and directors from the Office of the Premier gathered to align goals with the Department's vision and strategic targets for 2026/27, setting the stage for a brighter future in Eastern Cape.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 15/10/2025

In today's fast-paced digital world, education needs to be dynamic, accessible, and cutting-edge. The e-Teaching and Learning Directorate, led by Lutho Kota-Mgwali, is the trailblazer driving digital transformation in the Eastern Cape Department of Education.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 14/10/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education recently celebrated attaining an unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) for the 2024/25 financial year. This comes after years of qualified audits that marred the image of the Department, presenting it as a dysfunctional entity, unable to effectively utilize government resources

Author: Nobulali Sigabi

Date: 13/10/2025

The Eastern Cape Education Advisory Council (ECEAC), convened its first quarterly meeting of 2025, bringing together education leaders, and stakeholders to deliberate on key priorities shaping the education landscape.

Author: Nobulali Sigabi

Date: 09/10/2025

In pursuit of professionalising the public service and strengthening administrative capacity within the education sector, the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) has embarked on an ambitious skills development initiative aimed at empowering its workforce.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 02/10/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education’s Inclusive Education Directorate recently hosted its Annual MEC Outreach Programme across the OR Tambo Coastal, OR Tambo Inland, and Amathole West districts.

Author: Xabiso Nyati

Date: 30/09/2025

The School Administration Directorate, in collaboration with Human Resource and Institutional Operations Management, recently hosted a three-day induction program for newly appointed principals of Cluster B in East London. This initiative aimed to equip school leaders with the necessary knowledge, skills, and insights to excel in their roles.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 30/09/2025

The EC Provincial school summer championship brings together learners to participate in four sporting codes.

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 29/09/2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE), in partnership with the Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) and Eastern Cape Schools Athletics, recently hosted the highly anticipated EC School Provincial Summer Games Competition at the Buffalo City Metro Education District. This thrilling event brought together learners from across the Eastern Cape province to participate in four sporting codes identified by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) this year, with different age categories targeting world sporting champions.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 29/09/2025