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Statement from the Department of Basic Education Clarifying the issue of whether schools are on holiday on 28-29 April 2011
The Department of Basic Education wishes to clarify the issue of whether or not schools may take 28-29 April 2011 as holidays, as a result of numerous enquiries and requests from the public and education stakeholders to the Department.
13 April 2011. Granville Whittle, 072 148 9575.
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The Department of Basic Education wishes to clarify the issue of whether or not schools may take 28-29 April 2011 as holidays, as a result of numerous enquiries and requests from the public and education stakeholders to the Department.
13 April 2011. Granville Whittle, 072 148 9575.
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New planning framework to boost teacher quality
Educating and developing teachers will be top priority for the country's education sector in the coming years, with the recently launched Strategic Planning Framework for Teacher Education and Development expected to help achieve this.
06 April 2011. Hope Mokgatlhe and Palesa Mpuru.
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Educating and developing teachers will be top priority for the country's education sector in the coming years, with the recently launched Strategic Planning Framework for Teacher Education and Development expected to help achieve this.
06 April 2011. Hope Mokgatlhe and Palesa Mpuru.
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Mabona bids farewell to Patricia Edley
31 March 2011. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
Patricia Edley, Chief Education Specialist (CES) for Assessment and Examinations Directorate has come to the end of her journey at the Eastern Cape Department of Education after 39 years of service.
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31 March 2011. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
Patricia Edley, Chief Education Specialist (CES) for Assessment and Examinations Directorate has come to the end of her journey at the Eastern Cape Department of Education after 39 years of service.
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ECDoE HoD dissapointed at Butterworth developers’ flattening of Eluxolweni SPS
29 March 2011. Loyiso Pulumani and Mali Mtima.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education’s Head of Department Adv. Modidima Mannya wishes to register his profound disappointment and unhappiness at the Butterworth Property Developers’ failure to give the Department notice about their intention to demolish the informal settlement of Bhungeni, together with Eluxolweni...
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29 March 2011. Loyiso Pulumani and Mali Mtima.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education’s Head of Department Adv. Modidima Mannya wishes to register his profound disappointment and unhappiness at the Butterworth Property Developers’ failure to give the Department notice about their intention to demolish the informal settlement of Bhungeni, together with Eluxolweni...
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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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The budget for the Department of Education increases - Masualle
15 March 2011. EC Treasury Website.
The budget for the Department of Education has been increased to R24,634 million in the 2011-12 financial year. Honourable Speaker, the total allocation towards education in the Province over the MTEF period amounts to R64.3 billion.
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15 March 2011. EC Treasury Website.
The budget for the Department of Education has been increased to R24,634 million in the 2011-12 financial year. Honourable Speaker, the total allocation towards education in the Province over the MTEF period amounts to R64.3 billion.
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ECDoE embark on HIV awareness campaign at deaf schools
15 March 2011. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
The Department of Education (ECDoE) in collaboration with the Office of the Premier (OTP) has embarked on a journey to bridge the gap for learners with disabilities, primarily focusing on learners that are deaf.
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15 March 2011. Cheera-Dee Robinson.
The Department of Education (ECDoE) in collaboration with the Office of the Premier (OTP) has embarked on a journey to bridge the gap for learners with disabilities, primarily focusing on learners that are deaf.
read more | 0 CommentsTwo Butterworth schools showing progress despite district’s position
In the most recent round of school visits by the national Minister of basic education, Ms Angie Motshekga, two Butterworth schools, Ncaphayi Junior secondary and Gobe Commercial School received a courtesy visit due to their success pass rate despite the district’s 49% pass rate for the year 2010.
09 March 2011. Mali Mtima.
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In the most recent round of school visits by the national Minister of basic education, Ms Angie Motshekga, two Butterworth schools, Ncaphayi Junior secondary and Gobe Commercial School received a courtesy visit due to their success pass rate despite the district’s 49% pass rate for the year 2010.
09 March 2011. Mali Mtima.
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2000 educators to go back to class
07 March 2011. Sisa Sityata-Soga.
Following an unexpected termination of all temporary teachers’ contract by the EC Education Department two months ago, the National Education Minister Angie Motshekga declared the move as far from reality.
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07 March 2011. Sisa Sityata-Soga.
Following an unexpected termination of all temporary teachers’ contract by the EC Education Department two months ago, the National Education Minister Angie Motshekga declared the move as far from reality.
read more | 8 CommentsMore physical activity on the cards for SA learners
Parliament’s Select Committee on Education and Recreation has backed plans to have physical education and sport as part and of the school curriculum.
03 March 2011. Francis Hweshe.
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Parliament’s Select Committee on Education and Recreation has backed plans to have physical education and sport as part and of the school curriculum.
03 March 2011. Francis Hweshe.
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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.
read more | 3 CommentsStatement by Motshekga on the latest challenges facing the ECDoE
I have received a report from a high level team sent to the Eastern Cape Provincial Education Department, comprising the Director-General of Basic Education, the DPSA, and Provincial and National Treasury Departments on the recent developments in that province.
23 February 2011. Minister Angie Motshekga.
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I have received a report from a high level team sent to the Eastern Cape Provincial Education Department, comprising the Director-General of Basic Education, the DPSA, and Provincial and National Treasury Departments on the recent developments in that province.
23 February 2011. Minister Angie Motshekga.
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Statement on the education situation in the Eastern Cape
The Department of Basic Education is working closely with the Eastern Cape Department of Education to find speedy solutions to the problems faced by the province.
18 February 2011. Granville Whittle.
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The Department of Basic Education is working closely with the Eastern Cape Department of Education to find speedy solutions to the problems faced by the province.
18 February 2011. Granville Whittle.
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Kitchen container donated to Nompumelelo Primary School
14 February 2011. Pumzile Ludidi.
The campaign to touch and change lives by the East London Game Store branch has reached its full swing as less privileged learners across the Eastern Cape Province schools are provided with basic facilities to aid with hygienic preparation of food.
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14 February 2011. Pumzile Ludidi.
The campaign to touch and change lives by the East London Game Store branch has reached its full swing as less privileged learners across the Eastern Cape Province schools are provided with basic facilities to aid with hygienic preparation of food.
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