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Education 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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ECDoE Budget and Policy Speech 2011/12
23 March 2011. Communication Services.
Budget and Policy Speech by MEC for Education and Training Hon. Mandla Makuphula in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, 23 March 2011
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23 March 2011. Communication Services.
Budget and Policy Speech by MEC for Education and Training Hon. Mandla Makuphula in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, 23 March 2011
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Statement to the National Assembly on the Eastern Cape Education Department Intervention by Minister of Basic Education, 16 March 2011
18 March 2011. Department of Basic Education.
Thank you warmly for the opportunity to report to the National Assembly on the steps we have taken to swiftly address the challenges facing the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
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18 March 2011. Department of Basic Education.
Thank you warmly for the opportunity to report to the National Assembly on the steps we have taken to swiftly address the challenges facing the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
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Media Statement by Minister Motshekga on the state of ECDoE
03 March 2011. Panyaza Lesufi.
Following consultations with the Premier of Eastern Cape, Noxolo Kiviet, the MEC for Education, Mandla Makupula, as well as the ruling party, coupled with our visit to the Eastern Cape on the 27th January 2011, all parties concur that an intervention is required to remediate the situation faced by the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
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03 March 2011. Panyaza Lesufi.
Following consultations with the Premier of Eastern Cape, Noxolo Kiviet, the MEC for Education, Mandla Makupula, as well as the ruling party, coupled with our visit to the Eastern Cape on the 27th January 2011, all parties concur that an intervention is required to remediate the situation faced by the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
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Countdown looms for matric exams
19 July 2010. BuaNews.
With 97 days before Grade 12 learners sit for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination, the Basic Education Department has encouraged learners to start preparing and developing their own personal exam timetable.
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19 July 2010. BuaNews.
With 97 days before Grade 12 learners sit for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination, the Basic Education Department has encouraged learners to start preparing and developing their own personal exam timetable.
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ECDoE prouds itself on LTSM delivery once again
15 January 2010. Nomava Mpunga.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) has done it again, as about 99% of textbooks have been delivered to schools across the province.
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15 January 2010. Nomava Mpunga.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) has done it again, as about 99% of textbooks have been delivered to schools across the province.
read more | 1 CommentMedia Statement on the outcome of the Council of Education Ministers' Meeting
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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We 've signed OBE's death certificate - Motshekga
09 November 2009. Media Liaison and Public Relationship.
When I assumed office as Minister of Basic Education, my predecessor Minister Naledi Pandor, had already initiated a process to review the implementation of the curriculum.
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09 November 2009. Media Liaison and Public Relationship.
When I assumed office as Minister of Basic Education, my predecessor Minister Naledi Pandor, had already initiated a process to review the implementation of the curriculum.
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2009 will show commitment of teachers, learners, communities
05 October 2009. Daily Dispatch.
Despite the 50.6 pass performance for the class of 2008 – which placed the province last in the country’s NCS Grade 12 performance list – we believe that if we all work hard, if we all motivate and support our learners, success is possible even at this hour.
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05 October 2009. Daily Dispatch.
Despite the 50.6 pass performance for the class of 2008 – which placed the province last in the country’s NCS Grade 12 performance list – we believe that if we all work hard, if we all motivate and support our learners, success is possible even at this hour.
read more | 0 CommentsEducation DG responds to media reports on national benchmark test project results
There have been a number of reports in the media recently regarding the preparedness of our youth to study at a higher education level.
18 August 2009. Duncan Hindle is the Director General: Basic Education.
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There have been a number of reports in the media recently regarding the preparedness of our youth to study at a higher education level.
18 August 2009. Duncan Hindle is the Director General: Basic Education.
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Success of ECDoE dependent on teacher development and skilling
With the provincial education system having been under scrutiny from the media and various teacher organizations, along with members of society, the first day of the Education Summit had everyone nodding and applauding as the most challenging factor for the sector was thoroughly explored.
16 March 2009. Sisa Sityata-Soga.
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With the provincial education system having been under scrutiny from the media and various teacher organizations, along with members of society, the first day of the Education Summit had everyone nodding and applauding as the most challenging factor for the sector was thoroughly explored.
16 March 2009. Sisa Sityata-Soga.
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MEC's speech during announcement of 2008 Matric Results
30 December 2008. MEC.
Of the 60 297 learners who wrote the exams, 30 494 passed, which constitutes 50,6%. The following three districts are the best performing provincially:Graaf Reinett–70.1%; Port Elizabeth–68.6%, and; Grahamstown–66.6%
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30 December 2008. MEC.
Of the 60 297 learners who wrote the exams, 30 494 passed, which constitutes 50,6%. The following three districts are the best performing provincially:Graaf Reinett–70.1%; Port Elizabeth–68.6%, and; Grahamstown–66.6%
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Cluster A Community Mobilization Campaign records a huge turnout
28 November 2008. Glynis Prince.
Close to 4000 community members attended the Eastern Cape Department of Education’s (ECDoE) Community Mobilization Campaign in Qumbu District this week.
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28 November 2008. Glynis Prince.
Close to 4000 community members attended the Eastern Cape Department of Education’s (ECDoE) Community Mobilization Campaign in Qumbu District this week.
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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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