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MEC Makupula's media briefing statement
Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC Mandla Makupula held his first media briefing for 2012/13 financial year at the Education Leadership Institute, Stirling in East London, 5 April 2012 at 11:00.
05 April 2012. Loyiso Pulumani.
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Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC Mandla Makupula held his first media briefing for 2012/13 financial year at the Education Leadership Institute, Stirling in East London, 5 April 2012 at 11:00.
05 April 2012. Loyiso Pulumani.
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Rationalisation a necessity in Mt Frere
The Eastern Cape Province parents vote with their feet as to date 294 public schools have been unofficially closed since parents are moving about their children to various parts of the province in search of schools with good pass rate.
02 April 2012. Malibongwe Mtima.
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The Eastern Cape Province parents vote with their feet as to date 294 public schools have been unofficially closed since parents are moving about their children to various parts of the province in search of schools with good pass rate.
02 April 2012. Malibongwe Mtima.
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IBM team operates in the Eastern Cape to improve access to quality education
23 March 2012. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
In October 2011 IBM started negotiations with the Eastern Cape Department of Education around improving the quality of education and improving the access to education, which is education’s core function.
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23 March 2012. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
In October 2011 IBM started negotiations with the Eastern Cape Department of Education around improving the quality of education and improving the access to education, which is education’s core function.
read more | 0 CommentsMEC Makupula urges stakeholders to help education department
14 March 2012. Malibongwe Mtima.
Addressing the packed Queenstown Indoor Sports centre during the schools rationalisation and re-alignment public hearings, Makupula did not shy away from the fact that according to him key issues leading to these battles are the redeployment of excess educators by the department to where their services are needed and the termination of temporary educators in line with the Peter Morkel model.
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14 March 2012. Malibongwe Mtima.
Addressing the packed Queenstown Indoor Sports centre during the schools rationalisation and re-alignment public hearings, Makupula did not shy away from the fact that according to him key issues leading to these battles are the redeployment of excess educators by the department to where their services are needed and the termination of temporary educators in line with the Peter Morkel model.
read more | 3 CommentsLearners debate SOPA at the Legislature
13 March 2012. Cheera-Dee Robinson and Ayanda Njoli.
Eastern Cape learners from six districts and two metros gathered for the Schools Speech Competition Provincial Finals held at the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature recently to debate the State of the Province Address (SOPA) delivered by the Premier of the Province Noxolo Kiviet on 17 February 2012.
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13 March 2012. Cheera-Dee Robinson and Ayanda Njoli.
Eastern Cape learners from six districts and two metros gathered for the Schools Speech Competition Provincial Finals held at the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature recently to debate the State of the Province Address (SOPA) delivered by the Premier of the Province Noxolo Kiviet on 17 February 2012.
read more | 0 Comments ECDoE allocated R26.2 billion in 2012/13
07 March 2012. Provincial Treasury Website.
Eastern Cape Proncial Treasury MEC Phumulo Masualle presented his R56.2-billion budget yesterday at the Chamber of the Provincial Legislature with R26.2 billion allocated to Eastern Cape Department of Education to improve the province’s schools.
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07 March 2012. Provincial Treasury Website.
Eastern Cape Proncial Treasury MEC Phumulo Masualle presented his R56.2-billion budget yesterday at the Chamber of the Provincial Legislature with R26.2 billion allocated to Eastern Cape Department of Education to improve the province’s schools.
read more | 2 CommentsSchool 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 CommentsTeachers awarded for their outstanding work
Dubbed as agents of change and nurturers, teachers were recognised for their outstanding work, dedication and commitment at the 12th Annual National Teaching Awards on Thursday evening.
24 February 2012. Clement Moaga.
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Dubbed as agents of change and nurturers, teachers were recognised for their outstanding work, dedication and commitment at the 12th Annual National Teaching Awards on Thursday evening.
24 February 2012. Clement Moaga.
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Early retirement on the cards for teachers
17 February 2012. BuaNews.
Cape Town - Government could soon look into the possibility of retiring teachers over the age of 55 in a bid to address the problem of excess teachers in the country's schools.
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17 February 2012. BuaNews.
Cape Town - Government could soon look into the possibility of retiring teachers over the age of 55 in a bid to address the problem of excess teachers in the country's schools.
read more | 4 CommentsMinister urges parents to get involved in SGB elections
A school with an effective School Governing Body is far more likely to achieve success than those with limited parental and community involvement.
31 January 2012. National Education Website.
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A school with an effective School Governing Body is far more likely to achieve success than those with limited parental and community involvement.
31 January 2012. National Education Website.
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ECDoE restores its Call Centre
24 January 2012. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
On the 11 January 2012 marked the day the Eastern Cape Department of Education’s (ECDoE) Call Centre was fully operational at Head Office, to deal with the many concerns raised by external stakeholders and customers.
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24 January 2012. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
On the 11 January 2012 marked the day the Eastern Cape Department of Education’s (ECDoE) Call Centre was fully operational at Head Office, to deal with the many concerns raised by external stakeholders and customers.
read more | 1 CommentEducation MEC determined to improve results
Eastern Cape Education MEC Mandla Makupula is determined to overhaul the province's education system to prevent a repeat of the dismal 2011 matric results.
19 January 2012. Thando Cezula.
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Eastern Cape Education MEC Mandla Makupula is determined to overhaul the province's education system to prevent a repeat of the dismal 2011 matric results.
19 January 2012. Thando Cezula.
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Assumption of New Positions for Redeployed Teachers
The Eastern Cape Department of Education is continuing apace with its implementation of 2012 Post Provision, the fundamental bedrock for the long-term stability of the education system in the province.
16 January 2012. Loyiso Pulumani.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Education is continuing apace with its implementation of 2012 Post Provision, the fundamental bedrock for the long-term stability of the education system in the province.
16 January 2012. Loyiso Pulumani.
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MEC Makuphula's speech during Matric Results Release 2011
06 January 2012. Media Liaison and Public Relations.
The number of candidates qualifying for admission to a Bachelor Degree increased from 10 225 to 10 291. Diploma courses increased from 15 281 to 15 530, which is an increase from 23.8% and for Higher Certificate from 11 711 to 12 102.
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06 January 2012. Media Liaison and Public Relations.
The number of candidates qualifying for admission to a Bachelor Degree increased from 10 225 to 10 291. Diploma courses increased from 15 281 to 15 530, which is an increase from 23.8% and for Higher Certificate from 11 711 to 12 102.
read more | 2 CommentsMatric pass rate improves to 70.2%
Around 70.2% of the matriculants who sat for the 2011 National Senior Certificate examinations last year passed their exams.
05 January 2012. BuaNews.
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Around 70.2% of the matriculants who sat for the 2011 National Senior Certificate examinations last year passed their exams.
05 January 2012. BuaNews.
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