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

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has issued a Memorandum to school dated October 29th , 2024 cautioning schools following the recent widespread reports of food poisoning and related deaths in the province.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 11/11/2024

The Eastern Cape Department of Education recently welcomed a team of Cuban Nationals into the Province at Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute (MMELI), in East London. In the year 2016 when the Government of the Republic South Africa signed a bilateral agreement in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Cuba on professional services in the Basic Education, both parties agreed to provide and utilize skilled specialists in mathematics and science. The Eastern Cape received four specialists to help subject advisors in turn they would be helping teachers improve the level of teaching and learning in the said field. The team convened at Chris Hani West District (CHW) and were joined by specialists and subject advisors of the CHW District.

Author: Dineo Matroko

Date: 08/11/2024

ECDoE in partnership with Horizon Maths Competition (HMC) held a prize giving award ceremony at Mandla Makupula Education Leadership Institute (MMELI) , in East London for the top 100 grade 5 - 7 learners from across the Eastern Cape Province

Author: Siphosethu Zimba

Date: 01/11/2024

We are expecting the grade 12s of this year to enrol in tertiary institutions across the country. Falling prey to unrecognised institution must be avoided. Registration is a pre-requisite for accreditation by the relevant Quality Council. Unregistered schools can waste your time and resources. They halt your education, career, and future.

Author: Sinazo Qwashu

Date: 30/10/2024

The Eastern Cape Department of Education recently hosted the Horizon Mathematics competition prize giving, bringing together the province's intelligent young minds to award them on the exceptional performance on the mathematics competition that was held sometime during the year.

Author: Xabiso Nyati

Date: 29/10/2024

MEC Fundile Gade showcased remarkable community spirit by donating sports equipment to Mayaya Football Club which he used to play for back in the day in Dutywa, aligning with the inspiring theme: "Making Communities Safe through Sport."

Author: Chulumanco Majeke

Date: 29/10/2024

The Eastern Cape Department of Education Human Resource Development (HRD) Directorate in collaboration with Higher Education Institutions conducted a 24-day advocacy campaign drive for Funza Lushaka and Matthew Goniwe Bursary across the province.

Author: Andiswa Mzizi-Dokolwana

Date: 27/10/2024

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) joined forces with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) and the National Reading Coalition (NRC) to commemorate International Literacy Day in September 2024. Together, they collaborated with NGOs and Education Departmental Districts to implement various initiatives, including reading dialogues.

Author: Nkcubeko Phuphuma

Date: 21/10/2024

As Monday, October 21st, 2024, marks the beginning of the final examinations for Grade 12 learners. The Eastern Cape Department of Education is ready to host 117 762 candidates in 52 examinations centres across the province.

Author: ECDOE

Date: 21/10/2024