EVENTS 2021
Monitoring Marking - KwaZulu-Natal
The KZN Department of Education’s Acting HOD, Dr B Mthembu accompanied the DG, Mr Mathanzima Mweli who visited the Province of KwaZulu-Natal to monitor the marking of the 2021 NSC Examinations scripts
Venue: Richards Bay, Eshowe, schools and PMB schools
Date: 17 December 2021
Monitoring Marking - South Coast
The KZN Department of Education’s Acting HOD, Dr B Mthembu monitored the Marking Centre at Adams College Marking Centre at Adams in the South Coast.
Venue: Adams College Marking Centre at Adams.
Date: 16 December 2021
Day 2 Strategic Planning Session 2021
Sitting of 5 Commissions - The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with Top Management of the KZN Department of Education hosting a 2-Day Strategic Planning Session 2021.
The Theme: “Sound Corporate Governance and Accountability leading to optimal service delivery”.
Commission 1
Sound corporate governance and accountability.
Commission 2
Youth better prepared for further learning and world of work
Commission 3
Collaborative and responsive infrastructure planning and implementation
Commission 4
Improved reading for meaning, numeracy and digital skills.
Commission 5
A competent cohort of educators with the requisite skills for curriculum delivery and assessment in a changing world.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel Umhlanga
Date: 13-14 December 2021
Monitoring Marking
The KZN Department of Education’s Acting HOD, Dr B Mthembu monitored the Marking Centre at ComTech Marking Centre in Umlazi.
Venue: ComTech Marking Centre in Umlazi
Date: 16 December 2021
2-Day Strategic Planning Session 2021
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with Top Management of the KZN Department of Education hosting a 2-Day Strategic Planning Session 2021.
The Theme: “Sound Corporate Governance and Accountability leading to optimal service delivery”.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel Umhlanga.
Date: 13-14 December 2021
100 Bicycles for Young Cyclist
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the Minister for Justice and Correctional Service, the Honourable, Mr Ronald Lamola handed over a donation of a 100 bicycles to young cyclist in the UMgungundlovu District. The official hand-over was held at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site.
Venue: Nelson Mandela Capture Site.
Date: 12 December 2021
REALS SA - Uthukela, uMgungundlovu and Umlazi Districts, Learner and Educator Information
REALS SA – The KZN Department of Education launched the Reading and Leadership Strengthening in South African Schools (REALS SA) Advocacy and Planning Launch Programme for the Uthukela, Umgungudlovu and Umlazi Districts.
Programme Director the HOC, Mr Muzi Mahlambi.
Welcome, introductions and opening remarks by District Director Mr D.J Sibisi.
Background to the REALS SA Programme by Dr Deva Govender
Reading recovery Sub-programme by Mr Gaza Mbhalati (NECT)
Curriculum recovery Sub-programme by Mr John Shongwe (UKZN)
Assessment for learning Sub-programme by Prof Anil Kanjee (TUT)
Leadership and management Sub-programme by Mr Geoff Schreiber (PSA)
Reading and Leadership Strengthening in South African Schools (REALS SA) Programme - KZN Department of Education Advocacy and Planning Launch for the Uthukela, Umgungudlovu and Umlazi Districts
Venue: Dokkies Hall, Durban.
Date: 08 December 2021
REALS SA
The KZN Department of Education launched the Reading and Leadership Strengthening in South African Schools (REALS SA) Advocacy and Planning Launch Programme for the King Cetshwayo, Umkhanyakude and Zululand Districts.
Purpose of the Programme :
To cultivate a culture of reading for the learners and enhance leadership at a school level during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
Welcome and opening remarks by Mrs Welile Nzama, Acting District Director
Background to the REALS SA by Dr Deva Govender, from NECT
Presentation on Reading recovery sub-programme by Mr Gaza Mbhalati, from NECT
Presentation on Curriculum recovery sub-programme, Mr John Shongwe, from UKZN.
Presentation on Assessment for learning sub-programme professor Anil Kanjee, from (TUT) Tshwane University.
Presentation on Leadership and management sub Programme by Mr Geoff Schreiber, from.(PSA) Performance and solution African
Comments and discussion
Venue: Heuwelland Primary School under the King Cetshwayo District
Date: 07 December 2021
ECD Directorate and Learner and Educator Information
The KZN Department of Education hosted a Provincial ECD Seminar with regards to the ECD function shift, that took place at the Wentworth Youth Development Centre, Durban.
Venue: Wentworth Youth Development Centre, Durban.
Date: 07 December 2021
ECD
The Department of Education together with the Department of Social Development held an ECD Function shift work streams workshop meeting at Selborne Golf Estate.
Venue : Selborne Golf estate
Date: 03 December 2021
World's Aids Day
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the Acting HOD, Dr Barney Mthembu commemorated World Aids Day at the iNkosi Mzondeni Civic Centre under the Umkhanyakude District.
The Programme Director was the Acting HOD, Dr Barney Mthembu.
Welcome Remarks was undertaken by the Umkhanyakude District, Mayor Cllr Mandla Ndlela
Candle Light Session was undertaken by
MEC Mshengu, Induna yeNkosi, Mayor, Councillors and Religious Leaders, who lit the candles as a gesture to remember those who passed on due to the HIV/Aids virus.
Status report on District HIV& Aids was undertaken by Ms Makhosazane Themba.
Message of support by induna Phineas Mkhwanazi, Mr Nhleko Ndlela and Mr Raymond Khumalo.
The MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu delivered the Keynote address.
Ms Mbongeleni Gina, uMtubatuba local Mayor moved the Votes of thanks.
Venue: Inkosi Mzondeni Civic Centre
Date: 01 December 2021
Class of 2021
The KZNDOE Acting HOD, Dr Barney Mthembu monitored the NSC Examination at Esethubeni Youth School in Westville Prison.
Venue : Esethubeni Youth School in Westville Prison.
Date: 30 November 2021
Cabinet Day: Operation Sukuma Sakhe:
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the KZN Premier Mr Sihle Zikalala and the KZN DoE's HoD, Dr Enock Vusumuzi Nzama were engaged in Operation Sukuma Sakhe site visits at various locations. The Premier's site visit at the KwaNyuswa Tribal Court.
Venue: KwaNyuswa Tribal Court.
Date: 28 April 2021
MMM Meeting:
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu met with the KZN DoE's HoD, Dr Enock Vusumuzi Nzama and DDGs at Anton Lembede Building in PMB.
Venue: Anton Lembede building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
Date: 09 March 2021
Review of the KZNDOE Organisational Structure:
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu met with the unions to review the organisational structure of the KZN Department of Education.
Venue: Dokkies, Umbilo in Durban
Date: 05 March 2021
Top of the Class of 2020:
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu personally congratulated Mconjwana High School Principal, Staff and Class of 2020 for achieving a 100 % pass rate in the 2020 National Senior Certificate Examination.
Venue: Mconjwana High School in the Umgungundlovu District.
Date: 04 March 2021
5-Day Tourvest Online Workshop:
Day 4, Tourvest online training – Staff From the 12 Districts : The KZNDOE officials are being trained by Tourvest Agent on how to make online bookings for travel and accommodation.
Venue : Dokkies, Umbilo, Durban
Date: 04 March 2021
Open Air School Top 5 Matric Awards Ceremony:
The Top 5 Matriculants from the school received their Awards from the Chief Director: Dr R.C Penniston together with the Umlazi District Director, Mr PN Cele at Open Air School in Durban.
Venue : Open Air School
Date: 01 March 2021
