Statement on State of Readiness for 2023 NSC Examinations

Statement on State of Readiness for 2023 NSC Examinations

I have convened this press briefing session to update you on the state of readiness of the Eastern Cape Department of Education to manage and conduct a successful national Senior Certificate examination for the 2023 academic year, as well as steps being taken to support these learners as they write the NSC Examinations.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 23 October 2023

Dr Nuku kick-starts Operation Fukama Programme

Dr Nuku kick-starts Operation Fukama Programme

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE), Joe Gqabi District held their Last Push programme at Barkly East High School.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 17 October 2023

ECDoE supports schools marching drill competition

ECDoE supports schools marching drill competition

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) is in full support of the marching drill competition.

Author: Reporter

Date: 16 October 2023

Education Acting HoD Dr Nuku and Special School adopt a progressive service delivery Process

Education Acting HoD Dr Nuku and Special School adopt a progressive service delivery Process

The Eastern Cape Department of Education’s determination to ensure proper functioning of Special Schools in the province next year, has prompted the Acting Head of Department (HoD), Dr Soyisile Nuku to urgently convene all Special School principals Thursday (October 12th, 2023) at the East London’s Regent Hotel.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 15 October 2023

Eastern Cape bags 22 Medals at the National SASA II Games

Eastern Cape bags 22 Medals at the National SASA II Games

The Eastern Cape team of 46 intellectually impaired learners formed part of the 791 learners from seven Provinces at the South African Sport Association Open Games which took place in Limpopo recently.

Author: Thando Ngcume

Date: 10 October 2023

Visually impaired educators received a 5-day computer training

Visually impaired educators received a 5-day computer training

The Eastern Cape Department of Education held a five-day computer training workshop for visually impaired educators from Efata, Khanyisa and Zamakhuhle at the Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute in East London recently.

Author: Cheera-Dee Robinson

Date: 08 October 2023

ECDoE Commemorates Heritage Day Celebration

ECDoE Commemorates Heritage Day Celebration

The Eastern Cape Department of Education under Buffalo City Municipality District on the 22 September 2023 Tompanyana Primary School in Nu14 Mdantsane held a Heritage Day celebration at the school premises by practicing cultural activities.

Author: Akhona Matshele

Date: 06 October 2023

HRD Handyman Training Presidential Youth Employment Initiative

HRD Handyman Training Presidential Youth Employment Initiative

The Eastern Cape Department of Education Human Resource Development having an objective of capacitating unemployed youth who are participants of phase IV of the PYEI with Artisans skills held a 20-day (21 August-22 September 2023) handyman training at Border Training Centre in Mdantsane. 

Author: Akhona Matshele

Date: 02 October 2023

Phakama ntombi Phakama bhutana Launch

Phakama ntombi Phakama bhutana Launch

Eastern cape Department of Education launched Phakama Ntombi Phakama Bhutana Self-esteem pilot project at Zwelenfundo Primary School, Scenery Park, Buffalo City Metro Education District.

Author: Lonwabo Tube

Date: 30 September 2023

ECDoE hosts horizon mathematics competition

ECDoE hosts horizon mathematics competition

The Eastern Cape Department of Education Primary Curriculum Management in Collaboration with Horizon Mathematics hosted a Horizon Mathematics Competition for grade 5-7 across the Province.

Author: Andiswa Mzizi-Dokolwana

Date: 23 September 2023