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School rationalisation and re-alignment programme gains momentum
01 March 2012. Malibongwe Mtima.
A plan by the Eastern Cape department of education to change the current school configuration in the former Transkei region through holding public hearings for ‘schools rationalisation and re-alignment’ programme started smoothly at the Engcobo education district.
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01 March 2012. Malibongwe Mtima.
A plan by the Eastern Cape department of education to change the current school configuration in the former Transkei region through holding public hearings for ‘schools rationalisation and re-alignment’ programme started smoothly at the Engcobo education district.
read more | 2 CommentsEC Ministers Fraternal on Grade 12 intervention programme
29 August 2011. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
The Ministers Fraternal in the Eastern Cape is rising to new heights in their “Ilima in Education” mobilizing all stakeholders in the communities for the Matric Exams, joining forces with the Department of Education on its Recovery Plan.
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29 August 2011. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
The Ministers Fraternal in the Eastern Cape is rising to new heights in their “Ilima in Education” mobilizing all stakeholders in the communities for the Matric Exams, joining forces with the Department of Education on its Recovery Plan.
read more | 1 CommentStatement on the Release of the Annual National Assessments Results for 2011
30 June 2011. Loyiso Pulumani.
Statement on the Release of the Annual National Assessments Results for 2011 by Mrs Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education, Union Buildings: 28 June 2011, "Towards a delivery-driven and quality education system".
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30 June 2011. Loyiso Pulumani.
Statement on the Release of the Annual National Assessments Results for 2011 by Mrs Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education, Union Buildings: 28 June 2011, "Towards a delivery-driven and quality education system".
read more | 3 Comments'We are rising' , Premier Noxolo Kiviet
07 January 2011. Office of the Premier.
Address by Eastern Cape Premier, Ms Noxolo Kiviet at the 2010 Grade 12 Top Achiever Awards Ceremony
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07 January 2011. Office of the Premier.
Address by Eastern Cape Premier, Ms Noxolo Kiviet at the 2010 Grade 12 Top Achiever Awards Ceremony
read more | 1 CommentEducation Minister on World Teachers' Day
The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs AM Motshekga, MP, wishes to recognise the contribution of all teachers, past and present on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day on 05 October 2010. UNESCO/ILO inaugurated this day to commemorate the Status of the Teaching Profession in 1966. Across the world, all teachers who have made sacrifices, often under very trying circumstances and hardships, which ensure that their learners get quality education are recognised on this day.
05 October 2010. Hope Mokgathle.
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The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs AM Motshekga, MP, wishes to recognise the contribution of all teachers, past and present on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day on 05 October 2010. UNESCO/ILO inaugurated this day to commemorate the Status of the Teaching Profession in 1966. Across the world, all teachers who have made sacrifices, often under very trying circumstances and hardships, which ensure that their learners get quality education are recognised on this day.
05 October 2010. Hope Mokgathle.
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Schools to suspend extra-mural activities
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has asked provincial education MECs to consider the suspension of all extra-mural activities and spend the available time on learning and teaching.
13 September 2010. BuaNews.
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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has asked provincial education MECs to consider the suspension of all extra-mural activities and spend the available time on learning and teaching.
13 September 2010. BuaNews.
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Motshekga on the National Teachers' strike
The national teachers’ strike has been a major blow to public education, and has had a particularly devastating effect on the education of poor, rural and black children. I am pleased that the industrial action is now probably behind us and that we can begin the process of stabilizing our schools.
10 September 2010. Ms Hope Mokgatlhe.
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The national teachers’ strike has been a major blow to public education, and has had a particularly devastating effect on the education of poor, rural and black children. I am pleased that the industrial action is now probably behind us and that we can begin the process of stabilizing our schools.
10 September 2010. Ms Hope Mokgatlhe.
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Minister's Media Statement regarding the decision by SADTU to strike
30 July 2010. Dr Granville Whittle.
The Department of Basic Education has noted the decision taken last night by the National Executive Council of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) to embark on strike action from 05 August 2010.
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30 July 2010. Dr Granville Whittle.
The Department of Basic Education has noted the decision taken last night by the National Executive Council of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) to embark on strike action from 05 August 2010.
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The Council of Education Ministers (CEM) held the final meeting of the year on 11 December 2009 in Pretoria. The meeting discussed a wide range of education-related issues.
15 December 2009. Hope Mokgatlhe.
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The Council of Education Ministers (CEM) held the final meeting of the year on 11 December 2009 in Pretoria. The meeting discussed a wide range of education-related issues.
15 December 2009. Hope Mokgatlhe.
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Grade 12 learners prepared for the final exams
11 October 2008. Government Communication and Information System.
Under the new curriculum, all exams will be set at a national level, unlike the old curriculum, where learners wrote their exams with the option of Higher or Standard Grade.
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11 October 2008. Government Communication and Information System.
Under the new curriculum, all exams will be set at a national level, unlike the old curriculum, where learners wrote their exams with the option of Higher or Standard Grade.
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