EVENTS 2022
Christmas Day Church Service
MEC Frazer gifted the elderly congregants with household essentials, namely blankets.
Venue: Pisgah Primary School
Date 25 December 2022
World Aids Day
The National AIDS Trust is committed to stopping new cases of HIV, securing the rights of people living with HIV, and fighting HIV stigma and discrimination.
A briefing session was held at the Thusong Service Centre in KwaMdakane Area to commemorate World Aids Day.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer accompanied by the KZN MEC for COGTA, Mr Sihle Zikalala visited the Khumalo and Buthelezi family in the KwaMdakane Area in Danhauser.
The first house visited was the Khumalo Family.
This family will be assisted through Government Sukuma Sakhe program to take care of their needs.
A commitment was made to construct a descent house.
The second house visited was the Buthelezi Family. This family have been assisted with a prefab home as a temporary measure, while they are waiting for the construction of their house.
The family have been assisted with obtaining child support grants.
The MECs visited the families to assess their situation, after Government recent interventions and to provide further support to the families.
Also attending the World Aids' Day Commemoration was the KZN Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: Thusong Service Centre KwaMdakane and Home Visits.
Date: 01 December 2022
Worlds' Aids Day and Campaign against GBV Commemoration Event
Venue: Okhahlamba Local Municipality, Ward 12, Woodford Community Hall.
Date 13 December 2022
Final Senior Management Meeting for 2022
The SMM took place at the KZN Provincial Teacher Development Academy (Dokkies) in Umbilo.
Venue: Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date: 13 December 2022
The MEC's Rapid Response Team (MRRT)
The area of focus includes School Functionality and issues that might affect teaching and learning.
Chairperson, Mr Vukani Khumalo, presided over the meeting which was attended by four other committee members.
Venue: Anton Lembede House Main Boardroom
Date: 12 December 2022
Smooth Start to the Marking of Matric Scripts across the Province of KwaZulu-Natal
She thanked educators for sacrificing quality family time to mark Matric Scripts.
MEC Frazer humbly requested markers to be extra vigilant, take regulated breaks to ease the fatigue, due to the inclement weather patterns.
"I am pleased about the high end security arrangements around marking centres".
"During my inspection, I observed the marking process and systems to be bulletproof, that was put in place by the Department to ensure fairness, accuracy and accountability", said MEC Frazer.
Also jointly monitoring the marking process with MEC Frazer was the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: Glenwood Boys High School and Durban High School.
Date: 10 December 2022
Ready, Steady and Go - Welcome of Matric Markers
In her address she encouraged the markers to be vigilant, take regulated breaks to ease the fatigue during marking.
"I am satisfied with the marking process and the systems put in place by the Department to ensure accuracy and accountability", said MEC Frazer.
Venue: Escourt High School in the Midlands.
Date: 09 December 2022
Women's Charter for Accelerated Development Report Back Session
Venue: Olive Convention Centre in Durban
Date: 08 December 2022
Meet and Greet of Matric Candidates
She also met with all candidates who are studying through distant learning with higher learning institutions.
The Department of Correctional Services in KZN had a total of 53 candidates who sat for the 2022 NSC Examinations, with Westville Correctional Facility, Usethubeni School, having 20 candidates who wrote the examinations.
The MEC also met with female inmates who live with their children and are now part of the ECD Programme.
Venue : Usethubeni School at Westville Correctional Facility in Durban
Date: 08 December 2022
KZN Department of Education Head Office
Venue : 247 Burger Street.
Date : 07 December 2022
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.
Venue: Escourt Town Hall.
Date: 06 December 2022
2022 Year End Celebrations
Venue : KwaSwayimane
Date: 04 December 2022
Lego Competition
The Sharks have been selected to participate in a Lego Competition in the United States of America during 9 to 11 June 2023.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer congratulates Team Sharks for their success and selection to participate at an international level in the USA.
The HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo also expressed his satisfaction to Mrs WC Nzama, District Director Acting for Team Sharks for putting the KZN Department of Education on the international map.
Venue: Gauteng
Date: 03 December 2022
International Disability Day
The KZN MEC For Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the Programme Director at the event and mentioned that yesterday she was part of the Disability Rights and Awareness Programme, where she made a commitment to build Thathezakhe Special School in Rural Nquthu.
MEC Frazer, said our Government cares about its people with Disabilities.
She added that she is aware that Bergville does not have a Special School and that she will start making arrangements for the community to have a Special School close to them.
Vanue: Ukhahlamba Sport Complex.
Date: 03 December 2022
World Aids' Day
Also part of the World Aids'Day Commemoration was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer and KZN Cabinet Members.
Venue: Vanjazi Sports Ground, Amajuba District.
Date: 01 December 2022
Disability Rights and Awareness Program
The MECs participated in the Disability Rights and Awareness Program hosted by Inkosi Thathezakhe Special School.
MEC Frazer in her address committed to build Thathezakhe Special School, which started with prefab mobile classrooms since it’s inception in 2015.
The school has a total enrolment of 149 learners with special needs. The school offers both the academic and practical skills programs.
The MECs also got an opportunity to view and buy crafts on display, that was made by the learners.
Venue: Inkosi Thathezakhe Special School, Umzinyathi District
Date: 02 December 2022
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3-Day - KwaZulu-Natal Legislature 2022 Hybrid People with Disabilities Parliament.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Chief Director: Inclusive Education, Ms J Khoza, delivered a presentation on skills for learners with special needs and on the exit strategy that prepares learners for job skills and job market.
Venue: Bergville Sports Complex
Date: 01- 03 December 2022
MEC Frazer held an In-loco inspection, Meeting & Assessment of the Zululand District Office Buildings in Vryheid
MEC Frazer met with the District Director and staff members who are stationed at the Zululand District.
“I am extremely unhappy about the state of these office buildings and I will intervene to ensure that this is urgently dealt with”, said MEC Frazer.
Venue: Zululand District Offices in Vryheid.
Date: 30 November 2022
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, the Honourable, Ms Mbali Frazer intervenes at Sukuma High School
After a Task Team finding, MEC Frazer invited all the affected parties to a meeting that took place in her Boardroom
today, where she communicated her decision.
All parties present welcomed the decision.
Venue: MEC'S Boardroom, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 29 November 2022
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MEC Meeting with the Directorate: Communication and Publication
With a few adjustments, MEC Frazer approved the artwork and expressed her heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the communication team for promoting a positive image of the Department.
Venue: MEC'S Boardroom, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 29 November 2022
KZN Provincial Legislature
Present at the sitting was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Venue: KZN Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 25 November 2022
Donations of Full School Uniforms
The handover was undertaken by the Head of Ministry, Mr Vincent Masenti Myeni.
Venue: Emahashini Primary School.
Date: 25 November 2022
Fashion Designer
She made headlines in the local fashion world.
Venue: Josephine Makhay Primary Sport School of Excellence
Date: 23 November 2022
Phase IV of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI)
The purpose of the visit is to conduct an assessment of the State of Readiness for the PED to implement Phase IV of the PYEI in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date: 23 November 2022
Grade R Graduation 2022
Grade R (Readiness) is now the responsibility of the KZN Department of Education with the recent function shift from the Department of Social Development.
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer wish all Grade R Learners the best of luck in Grade 1 next year 2023.
Venue: Ncekuya Primary School
Date 23 November 2022
Outstanding Municipal Electrical and Water Bills
Venue: Newton Pre-vocational school, Umgungundlovu
Date: 22 November 2022
Umlazi District ECD Registration Jamboree
The session will help create the platform to increase the number of ECD Centres and provide access and care for children from birth to 4 years.
Venue : Sinenhlanhla Children's Creche - Luganda
Date: 22 November 2022
World Toilets Day - Donation of Ablution Facilities
Representing the KZN Department of Education was Ms TA Gumede, General Manager: District Operations, who delivered the keynote address during the handover ceremony.
Venue: Thethndaba Primary School in Kranskop
Date: 18 November 2022
MEC Frazer Monitors Matric Examinations in Wembezi
She visited Bhekundi and Drankensberg Secondary Schools in the uThukela District.
Venue: uThukela District.
Date: 18 November 2022
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School Monitoring Programme and Donating of School Uniforms
The schools visited and benefited were uMghabi Combined School and Mfanefile Primary School.
Venue: King Cetshwayo District
Date: 17 November 2022
Monitoring of the Matric Examinations
The principal during the MEC's visit, took the opportunity to raised some of the challenges experienced by the school, namely:
• The School buildings are inadequate and in a poor condition;
• Not enough school furniture;
• A high rate of teenage pregnancy;
• A high rate of bullying;
• Over crowding of learners in one classroom;
• A high rate of drug abuse; and
• A shortage of classrooms.
During her walkabout, MEC Frazer acknowledged the poor condition of the school infrastructure and promised to deal with the matter.
Venue: Sizimele High School
Date: 16 November 2022
Hybrid Interfaith Symposium 2022
A presentation was made by Mr Dion Khwela representing the KZN Department of Education Head Office.
The topic related to GBV in schools under the theme: "KZN Interfaith Sector maximising it's influence in the fight against Gender Based Violence, other Social Ills and building a safe environment for the future generations".
Venue: Newcastle Inn
Date: 15 November 2022
Anton Lembede MST Academy Presentation
The Principal’s presentation gave an update on how the institution is progressing and he also tabled plans to make improvements where necessary.
Venue: Education House, Anton Lembede Building.
Date: 15 November 2022
School Investigation Reports
At her subsequent meeting received the Sukuma High School Investigation Report and the Phendukani High School Investigation Report.
Venue: Education House, Anton Lembede Building.
Date: 15 November 2022
Unemployed Qualified Educators
Venue: Head Office, MEC’S Boardroom, Education House, Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 15 November 2022
MEC Frazer is outraged by the attack and robbery of educators and learners at Georgetown High School in PMB
MEC Frazer expressed her shock and disappointment at the attack and robbery of educators and learners of their valuables and cash during an overnight study session on Saturday evening.
MEC Frazer has condemned this barbaric act and called for the police to leave no stone unturned in order to apprehend these criminals.
She further thanked the parents who were able to swiftly make their way to Georgetown High School to provide necessary support to the traumatised learners.
Venue: Georgetown High School, Edendale
Date: 14 November 2022
MEC Frazer mourns the loss of a Matriculant
MEC Frazer, thereafter, proceeded to the home of the late learner to meet and offer comfort, support and her sympathies to the bereaved family on the huge loss of their child.
Venue: Mandlenkosi High School in the Pinetown District
Date: 14 November 2022
KZNDOE'S PPN Consultative Meeting
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer Chaired the PPN Consultative Meeting where all Teacher Unions were present, which took place at Dokkies this morning.
Items on the agenda included:
PPN presentation;
Discussion;
Way Forward; and Closure.
Venue: Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date: 14 November 2022
Day 2 - Council of Education Ministers (CEM) Meeting
The CEM Meeting comprised of all nine Education MECs from the nine provinces and is Chaired by the National Minister of Basic Education, Minister Angie Motshekga.
Also joining the CEM Meeting are Education HODs.
Some of the Matters on the Agenda will include:
Teacher Development, Curriculum & Language Policy, Developments around ECD, School Infrastructure Challenges and Examinations and Assessment.
Venue : KZN Province at Zimbali Coastal Resort
Date: 11 November 2022
Day 1 - Council of Education Ministers (CEM) Meeting
The CEM Meeting is Chaired by the National Minister of Basic Education, Minister Angie Motshekga.
Some of the Matters on the Agenda will include:
Teacher Development, Curriculum & Language Policy, Developments around ECD, School Infrastructure Challenges and Examinations and Assessment.
Venue : KZN Province at Zimbali
Date: 10 November 2022
KZNDOE to Benefit from the Motsepe Foundation
Roadshow took place with the community of
UMgungundlovu District today.
Ten schools in the UMgungundlovu District benefited a total cash donation of R320 000 each for the development and upgrading of their facilities.
The following schools that received the donations were:
Georgetown High School, Phayiphini High School, Sukuma Comprehensive School, Sibongumusa High School, Swayimana High School, Umthombo Secondary School, Ezulwini Combined School, Nsongeni Secondary School, Sanzwili Primary School and Crystal Springs Primary School.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer expressed her thanks and gratitude to the Motsepe Foundation for their generosity and financial support to benefit education in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: Life Bible Church International
Date: 09 November 2022
KZNDOE-VVOB Partnership
The purpose of the meeting was to unpack the VVOB -DBE Partnership Programmes and Projects presented by Dr Wilfred Theunis.
EGRI - Early Grade Reading Instruction presented Ms Thobeka Mdlophane; and
BLEND Learning through Play presented by Ms Venessa Mentor.
The plan is moving from Face-to-face training to online/blended training.
Venue: Coastlands Conference Centre, Umhlanga.
Date: 09 November 2022
MEC Frazer monitored Matric Examinations and Premiers' Imbizo
During her unannounced visit, MEC Frazer expressed her satisfaction, after seeing that invigilators and Matric Candidates were ready, way ahead of the official start.
"I am happy with the progress of the NSC Examinations in the Province. Today we are here to monitor the examinations and I am satisfied with what I have just seen," said MEC Frazer.
She thanked all parents, educators and stakeholders, who have supported the Matric Candidates with the preparations for the final examinations.
"Education is a societal issue so the responsibility to protect our children's rights to education is a collective one," said MEC Frazer.
Commenting on the potential impact of this week's inclement wet weather on the NSC Examinations, MEC Frazer said, the KZN Department of Education has measures in place to ensure that question papers and answer sheets are delivered to all examination centres timeously.
Thereafter, MEC Frazer joined the KZN Premier, Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube's Premiers' Imbizo held at uMsinga today, to unpack the multi-million rand projects ranging from building of roads, bridges and the state-of-the-art school held at Kwacwaka in Umsinga under the Mzinyathi District, uMsinga Local Municipality.
Venue: uMsinga Local Municipality,
Mzinyathi District.
Date: 08 November 2022
Premiers' Imbizo
Venue: uMsinga Local Municipality,
Mzinyathi District.
Date: 08 November 2022
Posts Provisioning Norm Consultative Meeting
Venue : Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Road, Umbilo.
Date: 07 November 2022
KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
at the Harry Gwala District.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer addressed the Sitting of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature.
Venue: Bhongweni Youth Center, Greater Kokstad Local Municipality, Harry Gwala District.
Date: 04 November 2022
Employee Health and Wellness Day
Venue: Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date: 04 November 2022
MTN 8 Mini Schools Soccer Tournament - Wafa-Wafa 2022 Champions
After a long highly competitive day at King Zwelithini Stadium, the participating teams showcased their talents, playing up to the tournament theme, which says Wafa-Wafa we finally have the winners.
The winners are as follows: Guzana Secondary School under the ILembe District took second place and Smero Secondary School under the Umgungundlovu District took first place.
In the boys teams, Lihlithemba Secondary School under the ILembe District took second place and Qhilika High School under the Umlazi District took first place.
The prize of R3 000,00 was scooped by second place winners and first place took home R5 000,00.
The winners also received MTN Hampers.
Venue: King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi
Date: 04 November 2022
Global Education Best Awards 2022
In 2021 he won the National Teachers' Award in Leadership and has represented the District with distinction.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer congratulates Dr RS Budhal for all the achievements he accomplished in the past years, thereby promoting a positive image of the KZN Department of Education.
The HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo wished Dr RS Budhal all the best in his future endeavours.
Date : November 2022
MEC Frazer Averts Matric Disaster at JE Ndlovu High School
MEC Frazer held a meeting with all roleplayers and education stakeholders, which included, SMT, SGB, Union Site Stewards and the Officials from the Circuit Office. The outcomes was very successful.
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer would like to once again warn communities not to disrupt examination processes, whenever they have service delivery issues or issues regarding school governance.
Venue: JE Ndlovu High School
Date: 03 November 2022
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KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
Venue: Bhongweni Youth Center, Greater Kokstad Local Municipality, Harry Gwala District.
Date: 03 November 2022
Champions Gets A Heroes Welcome
Venue : King Shaka International Airport
Date : 02 November 2022
Reviving School Sports - MTN 8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme Wafa Wafa Competition Activation
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the Keynote Speaker at the event.
“As a Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal, we are very excited with this gesture, collaboration and
involvement of MTN in school sports. We have recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with
the Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation to ensure that school sports is revived in
all our schools,” said MEC Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Pietermaritzburg City Hall
Date: 1 November 2022
Contractor Introductory Meeting
Venue: Phutini Secondary School and Medeosweet Combined School.
Date: 31 October 2022
Day 1 - Monitoring of the 2022 NSC Examinations - Phutini
Venue: Phutini Secondary School.
Date: Monday, 31 October 2022
Day 1 - Monitoring of the 2022 NSC Examinations - Mqhawe
Venue: Mqhawe High School.
Date: Monday, 31 October 2022
Day 1 - Monitoring of the 2022 NSC Examinations - Ogwini
for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer and the KZNDOE'S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo have jointly addressed the Matric Candidates and monitored the first day of the 2022 National Senior Certificate
Examinations held at Ogwini Comprehensive
High School in Umlazi, P Section.
A total of 180 581 candidates will be writing this morning session, full-time 174 420 and part-time 6 151.
The NSC
Examinations will end on 07 December 2022.
The Department of Education has requested all examination centre managers to allow Matric Candidates to write their examination papers, even if they do not yet have their identity documents from the Department of Home Affairs.
Matric candidates are required to submit a certified copy of their IDs within 6 months after the examinations.
Venue: Ogwini Comprehensive
High School in Umlazi, P Section
Date: Monday, 31 October 2022
Kings Coronation Celebration
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer together with the Premier and Cabinet Colleagues were part of the VIP dignitaries who supported and witnessed the royal coronation amongst International guests.
Over 60 thousand subjects descended to the most colourful, cultural and historic milestone event in the Zulu Kingdom.
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Date: 29 October 2022
KZN Multi Planting Season
Venue: Ladysmith
Date: 28 October 2022
School Libraries Excellence Awards - Pinetown District
The following school in the categories mentioned below participated in the competition, namely:
1. Primary School Semi Urban Level
2. Primary School Urban Level
3. Primary School Rural Level
4. Secondary School Semi - Urban Level.
5. Hybrid Library
The winners of the School Libraries Excellence Awards are as follows:
Primary School Semi Urban Level
Position 1
Zuzokuhle Primary
Primary School Urban Level
Position 1
Lyndhurst Primary
Primary School Rural Level
Position 1
Mthubi Primary
Secondary School Semi - Urban Level
Position 1 = Intakemazolo
Hybrid Library
Position 1 = Redcliffe Primary.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer congratulated the winners.
Venue: New Germany Primary School.
Date: 26 October 2022
KZN Floods - Close-out Report on the Flood Disaster Conditional Assessment
The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) conducted a Post-KZN Floods Assessment, commissioned by the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
Venue: Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date: 27 October 2022
Senior Citizens' Sports Day
Date: 27 October 2022
Road Safety - October Transport Month
The Roadblock Operation is part of the activities planned for the month of October, called Transport Month.
Several Law Enforcement Agencies joined, including the Road Traffic Inspectorate and SAPS.
Venue: Ladysmith, uThukela District.
Date: 27 October 2022
Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) - Cabinet Day and District Development Model
MEC Mbali Frazer held an engagement session with the stakeholders and the community of Phuthini Secondary School. She reported on the progress being made with the process of constructing a new school.
The members of the executive council conducted an inspection of the projects and held a community engagement session.
Venue: Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality
Date: 26 October 2022
Umlazi District - TLS-GET Excellence Awards 2022
Ms Busi Mahlambi CES: ECD and GET, representing the Umlazi District briefed the audience on the purpose of the event and thanked learners for their outstanding academic performance and wished them well in 2023.
The Guest Speaker for the Awards Ceremony was Dr Mqadi an Academic from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Senior Lecturer in the Accounting & Auditing Department.
Venue: Westpark Special School, Durban
Date : 26 October 2022
Matric 2022 State of Readiness Media Briefing
With only 5 days to go to the Matric Examinations, MEC Frazer announced its all systems go at a Media Briefing held at Inanda Seminary School
The KZN Department of Education's HoD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo also joined the media briefing.
Venue: Inanda Seminary School
Date: 25 October 2022
Matric Provincial Examination Prayer 2022
The prayer took place at Coolair Community Hall.
Date: 25 October 2022
Matric Provincial Examination Prayer 2022
Venue: Estcourt
Date: Saturday, 22 October 2022
Principals Meeting 2022
They discussed the Four Performance Standards as set out in the quality management system:
1 Creation of Positive Learning Environment;
2. Curriculum Knowledge, Lesson Planning and Presentation;
3. Learner Assessments and Achievement; and
4. Professional Development.
Thereafter, they discussed about the effects of Covid-19 on teaching and the country in need of skilled artisans and trade people.
The meeting was appraised of the Department of Basic Education introducing the new Three Stream Model into the Curriculum.
Venue: Berea Technical College
Date : 21 October 2022
National Senior Certificate Examination Pledge Signing Ceremony
during the event, said with less than 10 days before the start of the exams, the Department is ready for these assessments.
"We are all here today to playing both our individual and collective roles in protecting the credibility and integrity of the upcoming exams," she said.
MEC Frazer also committed that the Department would only use adequately trained
invigilators and markers to conduct the examination.
She warned the Class of 2022 about the consequences of cheating in the exams saying
if found guilty the learner could be disbarred from rewriting for a number of years.
MEC Frazer also encouraged Grade 12 Learners to visit local churches and temples this weekend for a Provincial Examination Prayer Weekend, 22-23 0ctober 2022.
Venue: Little Flower Combined School, Harry Gwala District
Date: 21 October 2022
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National Teaching Awards Ceremony (NTA) 2022
Also in attendance were the VIPs, dignitaries, National Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angelina Motshekga, Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Makgabo Reginah Mhaule, KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, DBE Director-General, Mr Hubert Mathanzima Mweli and KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo
Some of the KZNDOE success stories, Mr Qaphela Professor Dlamini from KwaZamokuhle Special School in KZN was the overall winner for the Excellency in Special Needs Teaching category.
Mr Sizwe Zwane from Empangeni High School in KZN was the overall winner for the Excellency in Secondary School Leadership category.
Mrs Thandeka Pinky Ndlozi from Imzikayifani Primary School in KZN was the overall winner for the Excellency in Primary School Teaching category.
Venue: CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria.
Date: 20 October 2022
Handover Day - Siyakhakabusha Campaign
Procter & Gamble South Africa (P&G) have announced, in partnership with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), that they will be joining forces to rebuild schools impacted by the 2021 July Unrest.
The SiyakhaKabusha Initiative which translates to ‘We Are Rebuilding’ in English will rehabilitate several schools impacted by the unrest. The initiative commenced on 15 December 2021 with five schools part of the phase one.
P&G together with UNICEF, the National Education Collaboration Trust and the Department of Basic Education have identified five priority schools, located in Umlazi and Pinetown, which will receive repairs. The five schools that were allocated to P&G sustained the most damage during the unrest.
These schools are
- Ikumhlophe Secondary School,
- Elora Primary School
- Margot Fonteyn High
- Golden Steps School
- Siphosethu Primary School
PNG, UNICEF, NECT and Local Business sector gathered to oversee the construction and renovation work of the school.
Venue : Siphosethu Primary School
Date : 19 October 2022
Royal Visit & Meeting
Venue: KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace, KwaNongoma.
Date : 18 October 2022
Transport Day - Traffic Road Block
Venue: Ulundi
Date: 18 October 2022
Transport Day - Road Safety
The purpose of the road show is to conscientise the public about issues of road safety and the importance of obeying the law.
Venue: Ulundi Taxi Rank
Date: 18 October 2022
Felifa High School in Ulundi
They get up as early as 5am to catch a 6am bus to school.
Each bus has a Covid "screener" hired by the KwaZulu-Natal DOE. The screener used to also check temperature.
Now each learner is sanitised as they board the bus.
After inspecting the two buses that transport learners to school, MEC Mbali Frazer addressed Grade 12 Learners by encouraging them to study hard and wished them the best of luck in their final school examinations.
Venue: Ulundi
Date: 18 October 2022
Celebrating 2020 - 22 Graduates & Examination Prayer Service
Venue: 1 Archie Gumede Dr, Masons Mill, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Date: 16 October 2022
KZN Provincial National Teaching Awards Ceremony 2022
Venue: Northlands Primary School
Date: 14 October 2022
Grade 12 Provincial Prayer and Motivational Day
The event at Pholela Special School was graced by the Department's Chief Director: Dr Chonco.
Of concern is the rapid rise in suicide and it afforded an opportunity to motivate educators and learners in preparations for the 2022 final examinations.
The prayer meeting included principals from primary and secondary schools, which included Grade 12 Learners.
Venue: Pholela Special School
Date: 13 October 2022
Creating Reading Space to improve Literacy - National Reading Promotion Event
The theme is; “Creating reading space to improve Literacy” in KZN schools.
The focus and aim is to promote reading amongst school going Learners in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue : Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date : 13 October 2022
World Teachers Day Celebration
World Teachers' Day is celebrated annually on the 5th of October to honour teachers at the centre of transforming education, shaping the future of the learners and the hard work they put in to ensure learners perform at their best.
Venue : Stanger High School
Date: 12 October 2022
KZN Multi-Planting Season
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube had her hands full while launching the Multi-planting Season Programme in Ward 8, Muziwabantu Local Municipality, under the uGu District Municipality.
The Multi-planting Season Programme, a brainchild of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, supports small scale farmers and communities to improve food security to ward off hunger.
Premier Dube-Ncube was accompanied by Members of the Provincial Executive Council, Officials and the Community.
Venue: Kwambuthuma, Kwa-Machi, Harding.
Date 11 October 2022
4 - Day MST & ICT Technology Support Programmes Indaba
The MST & ICT Directorate met at the Coastlands Hotel to plan for the conditional grant framework with other Directorates ECD, GET, FET, TD, IT and EMIS.
Discussions focused on the Grant Expenditure Allocation for the Financial Year 2023-2024.
Today's session was an orientation workshop.
The purpose of the meeting was to align all of the programmes so that the implementation becomes productive, thereby, supporting the learners and teachers to ensure participation in Mathematics and attainment of MST targets and related subjects for all learners to succeed.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel - Umhlanga
Date: 10-13 October 2022
Briefing, Address and Awards Ceremony of the 2022 National School Moot Court Competition
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education congratulates the National Titleholder of the 2022 National School Moot Court Competition, Nsikayethu Comprehensive Secondary School from the UMgungundlovu District and other KZN Schools that participated from the Umlazi, Uthukela and Ugu Districts.
The Department is proud of its achievement at National level and also thank Port Shepstone High School, from the Ugu District, Bhevu High School, in the Uthukela District, as well as Montarena High School, in the Umlazi District for their participation at National level.
Venue: Constitutional Court, Johannesburg
Date: 09 October 2022
A Champions welcome home to the winners and the participating KZN schools of the 2022 National School Moot Court Competition
The competition took place at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg.
The Department is proud of its achievement at National level and also thank and welcome Port Shepstone High School, from the Ugu District, Bhevu High School, in the Uthukela District, as well as Montarena High School, in the Umlazi District for their participation at National level.
Venue: King Shaka International Airport
Date: 09 October 2022
Day-2 National School Moot Court Competition 2022
Preliminary rounds continuation:
Court A - Port Shepstone, Ugu District.
Court B - Nsikayethu Comprehensive Secondary School, Umgungundlovu District.
Venue : Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, Hatfield Campus.
Date: 07 October 2022
uThukela District Operation Sukuma Sakhe and District Development Model Stakeholders Engagement
The event was attended by the Amakhosi, Exco members from UThukela District as well as councillors from the local municipalities.
Venue: Okhahlamba Sport Complex
Date: 07 October 2022
National School Moot Court Competition 2022
In her address, Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule said, "It is indeed collaborative initiatives such as this that create opportunities to embrace human rights principles of constitutional values.
As an education sector we remain resolute and committed towards fostering the human rights values and strengthening our democracy.
Our curriculum is embedded within the founding principles of human rights and has the potential of imparting knowledge and advocating for our unity, peace, nation building in the teaching and learning process.
The preliminary rounds took place in Court A - D
Court B - Bhevu High school, Uthukela District.
Court C - Montarena High school, Umlazi District.
Venue : Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, Hatfield Campus.
Date: 06 October 2022
Extended Senior Management Meeting
Venue: Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date: 06 October 2022
Inspection of the LTSM Warehouse
Thereafter, inspected the LTSM Warehouse to check on the state of readiness of the 2023 LTSM delivery to schools in the new academic year.
Venue: Ndabase Printing Solutions, Amanzimtoti Warehouse.
Date : 05 October 2022
World Teachers' Day, Spring Boot Camp and Health Institutional Functionality Programme
MEC Frazer shared a message of gratitude to the ambition and dedication to duty of the country’s educators.
She encouraged the Grade 12 Learners during their Spring Booth Classes to work extra hard in their studies to earn good results to enter tertiary institutions in 2023. MEC reminded the learners that there are limited seats at Universities.
The MEC also conducted a visit to Health Institutions in the District.
Value: Wembezi High School, UThukela District
Date: 05 October 2022
Class of 2022 – Spring Boot Camp
Venue: Glencoe Primary School and Ethangeni Full-Service School, Umzinyathi District.
Date: 03 October 2022
Class of 2022 – Spring Boot Camp - Pronobis LSEN School
Date: 03 October 2022
Venue: Pronobis LSEN School, Umzinyathi District.
Date: 03 October 2022
Class of 2022 – Spring Boot Camp - Sarel Cilliers High School
Venue : Sarel Cilliers High School, Umzinyathi District.
Date : 03 October 2022
Class of 2022 – Spring Boot Camp - Glenwood Boys High School
This programme is organised by the Department to assist Grade 12 Learners with revision and preparing the Matric candidates for their final school examination after 12 years of schooling.
The MEC and HOD encouraged Learners to be focused and to strictly follow a study time-table. They also expressed their gratitude to the teachers for making the sacrifice to give up their spring holidays to continue tutoring the learners by shaking hands and thanking educators in person.
Venue : Glenwood Boys High School
Date 03 October 2022
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History National Competition
The Programme is open to Grade 8 to 11 learners who have an interest in the study of History and Social Sciences and it covers schools across the nine provinces.
Presentations by learners were of a very high standard.
Second Session of the Competition was a Prize Giving Awards Ceremony held at Aha Gateway Hotel, Durban.
Venue: Part 1 - Luthuli Museum, District: ILembe.
Part 2 - Aha Gateway Hotel, Durban.
Date: 30 September 2022 - 01 October 2022
Class of 2022 - 30 Days Count Down to the NSC Examinations
A Briefing was held in the staffroom, thereafter, MEC Frazer delivered her Keynote address, rang the school bell, denoting a final push, encouraging learners, teachers and parents to give of their best in making our KZN Province proud at the NCS Release of Results Function.
Venue: Umthwalume High School in the UGU District.
Date : 30 September 2022
Macmillan Publishers donates a Reading Trolley
The books donated are aimed at developing and strengthening reading and literacy skills, promoting the love of reading and enhancing the reading proficiency of the learners.
Receiving the Books on behalf of the KZN Department of Education was Mrs Busi Mahlambi: CES : ECD and GET Umlazi, who pointed out, reading is learning.
The official Handover took place today, 29 September 2022.
Venue: Sidiya Primary School in the Umlazi District.
Date: 29 September 2022
Career Dress-Up Day
Venue: Muntuza Full Service School.
Date: 29 September 2022
Day-2 of the HEDCOM Subcommittee Meeting on School Infrastructure Development
Date: 28-29 September 2022
Extended Corporate Management Branch (CMB) Meeting
Venue: Main Hall, Dokkies
Date: 29 September 2022
2-Day School Infrastructure Development Meeting
Venue: Anton Lembede MST Academy.
Date: 28-29 September 2022
National and Provincial School Rationalisation and Realignment (PSRR) KZN Roadshow
Also in attendance were traditional leaders, SGB Chairpersons, SGB Secretaries and School Principals.
Venue: Ningizimu Special School Hall
Date; 27 September 2022
Readers Cup Event
Venue: Newton Provocational School.
Date: 27 September 2022
KZNDOE'S Post Provisioning Norm Consultative Meeting
Venue: Truro House in Durban.
Date: 27 September 2022
National and Provincial School Rationalisation and Realignment (PSRR) KZN Roadshow
The meeting was led by DBE, Chief Director, Mr B Mpanza, Director, Mr J Ndlebe and Rural and Inclusive Education, Chief Director, Mrs TPJ Khoza and directed by Rural Academic Support, CES, Mr BM Kubheka.
The PSRR Meeting was attended by Principals, Chairperson of SGB, Secretaries of SGB, Traditional Leadership, Circuit Management, and District SRRP Coordinators from smaller and non-viable schools from the Cetshwayo, Zululand and Umkhanyakude Districts.
Venue: Brackenham Primary School Hall.
Date: 26 September 2022
The N2 Pongolo Mass Funeral
The Keynote address was delivered by Minister Fikile Mbalula.
Amongst the dignitaries present were the KZNDOE’S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, the DDG Corporate Management Branch, Adv Masuku and HoD for Transport, Mr Siboniso Mbhele who were the programme directors.
Venue: Waterbus Sports Ground, Pongolo.
Date: 24 September 2022
Indigenous Music and Dance Championship Competition
An Award Ceremony was held to award certificates and trophies to the participants and winners of the Indigenous Music and dance Championships Competition.
Venue: Newton Pre-Vocational School in PMB
Date: 21 September 2022
2-Day Induction Seminar
The Induction Seminar was opened by an address by the DDG Corporate Management Branch, Advocate Bheki Masuku.
The purpose of the Seminar is
to mitigate possible risks associated with lack of understanding of the processes and procedures applicable in the system and Government as a whole.
The Seminar is also aimed at broadening the understanding of the priorities of the sector during the current term of administration and to broaden the knowledge and understanding of legislation policies and regulations applicable in the Department and Government in general.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel - Musgrave
Date: 21 - 22 September 2022
Uphongolo Tragic Road Accident
The Acting KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Ms Nomagugu Simelane, Acting MEC For Education, Mrs Bongi Boloi-Sithole, KZN Transport, Community Safety and Liaison MEC Sipho Hlomuka and the KZN Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo accompanied by the DDG Corporate Management Branch, Advocate Bheki Masuku were part of the high powered delegation that visited Pongola.
Venue: Godlwayo Community Service Centre.
Date: 19 September 2022
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Ministerial Visit to Buhlebuzile Primary School
Venue: Buhlebuzile Primary School in Pongola.
Date : 19 September 2022
Provincial LSEN School Sport
Venue: Hoy Park Ground
Date 17 September 2022
A Crowned Princess
1st Princess,
Miss Philanthropic, and
Facebook Public Choice Award.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education congratulates Ms Sphile Kubone a Learner at Hillcrest High School on her Title Awards. She has done her school and the KZN Department of Education proud.
Date : September 2022
Newlands Schools Soccer League
The tournament/ league is called Newlands Schools Soccer League with 6 schools, that participated, namely, Hillgrove Secondary School, New West Secondary School, Riverdene Secondary School, Lakeheaven Secondary School, Hillview Secondary School and Newlands East Secondary School.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education congratulates the Newlands East Secondary School, (NESS) Girls Soccer Team for being crowned 2022 champions.
Venue: Newlands
Date : September 2022
NAPTOSA KZN Managers' Conference
The theme of the conference is to “Empower Leadership and Management in uncertain times of discipline within schools”.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel in Musgrave
Date : 16 September 2022
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KZNDOE'S MMM Meeting
The meeting comprises of the KZNDOE'S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and the DDGS, Advocate Bheki Masuku, Dr Barney Mthembu, Mr Lal Rambaran and Mrs WN Hadebe, (Acting).
Venue: MEC's Boardroom, 4th Floor, Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 15 September 2022
KwaZulu-Natal Flood Relief Handover Ceremony
The school was affected by the recent floods in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: Ntinyane Primary School in eMbumbulu.
District: Umlazi District, South of Durban.
Date : 15 September 2022
KZNDOE'S Branch Institutional Development Support Meeting with Districts
The topics for discussion were: progress in school's maintenance, flood relieve projects and schools functionality programme on identified infrastructure challenges, planning and maintenance for the financial years 2023 and 2024.
Venue: Dokkies, Glenwood, Durban.
Date : 14 September 2022
Consultative Meeting with the School Governing Body Association
Venue: Dokkies, Glenwood, Durban
Date: 13 September 2022
uMgungundlovu District Visit by the KZNDOE'S HOD, Mr. Nkosinathi Ngcobo
Venue: Hilton College in PMB
Date: 13 September 2022
KZNDOE'S Post Provisioning Norm Consultative Meeting
Venue: Main Hall, Dokkies, Glenwood, Durban.
Date: 13 September 2022
A Coding and Robotics Boot Camp
Schools that participated were:
Nkosibomvu Secondary School, Mount View Secondary School, Tongaat Primary School, Mboniseni Primary school and Waterloo Primary School.
Venue: Anton Lembede MST Academy in La Mercy, North of Durban.
Date: 9 September 2022
KZNDOE Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) Meeting
Venue: Dokkies, Durban
Date : 12 September 2022
Kwa-Zulu Natal Flood Relief Handover Ceremony
Venue: Amandlethu Secondary School, Amaoti and Inanda.
District: Pinetown.
Date 12 September 2022
Umlazi District EMS Grade 7 Entrepreneurial Day
Venue: South Coast Madressa Primary School, Umhlathuzana Primary School, Effingham Heights Primary School, Umkomaas Primary School and Parlock Primary School.
Date: 10 September 2022
Sports in INK Schools - Nestle MILO Hockey Development Program
The following primary schools participated in the Challenge: Bonisanani (Ntuzuma), Parlock (Newlands), Ekujabuleni (Clermont), Thandukwazi (Kwamashu), Glenwood Academy (Glenwood), Phikiswayo (Lindelani), and Mandlakazulu (Lindelani).
Venue: Newlands West Sport Centre
Date:10 September 2022
Launch of the MOA between the KZN Department of Education and the KZN Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
briefed the principals and media on the importance of in-school Sport, Arts and Culture, ahead of the MOA launch event.
As part of the launch Learners of Phumanyova High School performed a sketch about the negative effects if GBV in schools and the community.
Session two marked the launch of the MOA Launch event that took place at Mona Sportsfield in kwaNongoma.
Venue: Mona Sportsfield in kwaNongoma.
Date: 09 September 2022
NATU 104 Years Celebration and National Elective Conference
In her address, the National Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, MP, said, “The theme of the conference is about teacher well-being, deracialization of the workplace and schools safety; these are indeed matters of national importance.
We know that teachers’ health and well-being frequently compete with contentious remuneration issues.
I have repeatedly appealed to education mandarins and union leaders to focus their deliberations about basic education on the core issues, not the periphery.
I have harangued the Basic Education branch responsible for extra-curricular activities to consider themselves part of the main course, not just dessert.
As educationalists we know that even sport is part of the core and can aid in improving learner outcomes.
You know the story, healthy minds: healthy bodies.
As we know from literature, teacher well-being is a positive emotional state that combines the personal needs and expectations of both learners and their teachers.
Teacher well-being and job satisfaction strongly influence teacher behaviour and are positively related to school and classroom climate and pupil achievement.
Thus, I declare again that teacher well-being is our core business.
It is core to the sold plans to improve the overall standard and performance of the basic education sector and reach the developmental milestones as set in the National Development Plans (NDP) by 2030.
The issue of teacher well-being cannot be divorced from a relentless pursuit of improved learner outcomes.” Attached see speech for more...
Venue: Olive Convention Centre in Durban.
Date: 09 September 2022
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Celebration of International Literacy Day
The event was well attended with High and Primary schools presenting various activities.
The theme for 2022 is, "Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces - exploring opportunities and possibilities".
The HOD, Mr GN Ngcobo's motivational message was well appreciated by teachers, principals and learners.
Venue: Dokkies Main Hall
Date: 08 September 2022
KZN Gender Conference and Gala Festival
Venue: The Station Urban Events Space.
Date : 08 September 2022
Provincial Spelling Bee Competition
Today's Spelling Bee Competition consisted of 3 Learners per the 12 Districts who will compete for the top position, whereby the winner of the Provincial Spelling Bee will participate at the National Spelling Bee Competition.
The winner of the 2022 Curriculum GET Provincial Spelling Bee Competition was Learner, Sinethemba Mlotshwa, from Ithaka Primary School under the Umzinyathi District.
Venues: Glenmore Primary School.
Date: 08 September 2022
NATU's 104 years celebration & 3-Day National Elective Conference
The theme of the conference is, 'working together in pursuit of better health and wellness for our educators'.
The MEC in her address at the NATU elective conference, spoke about her plan to advertise some level one educator posts and the plan will soon be unveiled.
Venue: Olive Conversation Centre in Durban.
Date : 07 September 2022
The Last Extended JPOCC Meeting was held in planning the signing of the MOA between DoE and DSAC
The signing of the MOA between the KZN Department of Education and the Department of Sports, Arts & Culture's for the launch of School Sports will take place at the Mona Sports Grounds, Osuthu kwaNongoma.
Venue: Nongoma Inn, Nongoma Municipality.
Date: 06 September 2022
KZN Legislature Oversight School Functionality Visit - Kingsburgh Primary School
In her meeting with the School Management Team, she pointed out how the budget cuts by Treasury has somewhat had a negative impact on teaching and learning in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: Kingsburgh Primary School
Date : 06 September 2022
KZN Legislature Oversight School Functionality Visit - Illovo Primary School
In her meeting with the SMT, she pointed out how the budget cuts by Treasury has somewhat had a negative impact on teaching and learning in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: Illovo Primary School
Date : 06 September 2022
Women in Education Leadership Seminar
The Guest Speakers were:
Hon: S. Chikunga
Hon: N. Nkabane and
Hon: N. Gina
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer officially opened and addressed the Women's Leadership Seminar.
Venue: Elangeni Hotel in Durban.
Date : 01 September 2022
National Schools Moot Court 2022
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer attended the proceeding of the National Schools Moot Court 2022 - Provincial Competition and handed over certificates and trophy.
Venue: Durban Magistrates Court, Durban
Date: 03 September 2022
Sigiya ngeNgoma Show
Venue : Radio Ukhozi FM Studio
Date : 03 September 2022
Science and Innovation Day
The theme; "Developing 21st Century Leaders through Nurturing and Advancing Science Technology and Innovation".
Also in attendance were Institutions of Higher Learning, namely, DUT, Mancosa and other educational stakeholders.
Venue : Anton Lembede MST Academy, La Mercy, North of Durban.
Date : 02 September 2022
Poetry Competition
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer addressed the event and handed out Certificate of Participation in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Poetry Competition, 2022 Children's Parliament.
Venue: KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, PMB.
Date: 02 September 2022
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MTHS launched it’s School Book Club
The focus is reading, interaction and information sharing, today’s reader is tomorrow’s leader.
Venue: Meadowlands Technical High School UMgungundlovu District, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 01 September 2022
Memorandum of Association
Venue : Coastlands Musgrave
Date: 1 September 2022
Presidential Youth Employment Initiative
Venue : Main Hall. Dokkies
DATE : 01 September 2022
*Signing of an MOU*
Venue: MEC'S Boardroom, Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street, PMB.
Date: 30 August 2022
Royal Honour for His Majesty King Misuzulu Kazwelithini
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was accompanied by the KZNDOE'S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, VVIP dignatories, Mrs. Z. Cele, MPL, a Message of support from the Royal Family of AmaZulu Nation, Prince T. Zulu and the School Principal, Mr. C.S. Nxumalo in celebrating this historic Royal Celebration at school level.
The MEC for Education in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer, MPL delivered the Keynote Address, followed by a cultural dance.
Venue: Nqabakazulu High School in KwaMashu
Date: 30 August 2022
KZN Education Portfolio Committee Meeting
They are flanked by the KZNDOE'S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and DDG Corporate Management Branch, Advocate Bheki Masuku.
Venue : KZN Legislature PMB
Date : 30 August 2022
Comrades Marathon 2022 – Educator, Mr. Nkosikhona Mhlakwana scoops 6th position
Mr Mhlakwana an employee of the KZN Department of Education is teaching at Sbongumbovu Combined School, in the UMngeni Circuit- Howick in the UMgungundlovu District.
The Department hopes his learners would emulate his success in their academic, sport and social endeavours.
Date : 28 August 2022
Creating future Scientists
Venue : Umgungundlovu District
Date: 28 August 2022
Revision Programme - Geography Paper 1
Venue: Bhekisisa High School in Ntuzuma, North of Durban.
Date: 27 August 2022
HEHS 65th Birthday Anniversary Celebration
As part of the 65th Anniversary Celebration, the MEC for Education in KZN, Ms Mbali Frazer unveiled the multi-purpose courts, science laboratory, mini clinic and a media centre.
After the unveiling, MEC Frazer addressed parents and learners who turned up in numbers to celebrate its 65th Anniversary Celebration.
The hive of festivities culminated into a fun walk, that was enjoyed by the young and old.
Venue: Hoerskool Empangeni High School, District : King Cetshwayo District
Date: 27 August 2022
2-Day Education Lekgotla
Venue: Boksburg, Gauteng
Date : 24-25 August 2022
Early Childhood Development – Drum Session
The Drum Session is part of Learning through Playing Programme for Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Venue : Riverside Hotel - Durban
Date : 24 August 2022
Studentpreneurs’ Businesses
Mr Bongani Simelane from the UMgungundlovu District delivered a Message on behalf of the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
The event took place at the Riverside Campus in Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 24 August 2022
Coding and Robotics Orientation Workshop
Venue: The workshops are being held at Sastri College, Kuswag, Dawnridge and Northwood High School.
Date: 12 August 2022 to 09 September 2022
Royal Kingdom
Today was a hive of activity at the Royal Palace in KwaNongoma, as King MisuZulu kaZwelithini observed entering of the kraal ritual today.
As part of the royal festivity, the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Fraser and the KZNDOE'S HOD, Mr Nathi Ngcobo joined the celebrations.
Venue: KwaKhangelamankengane, Nongoma.
District: Zululand
Date: 20 August 2022
Briefing the Finance Portfolio Committee
MEC Frazer is accompanied by the KZNDOE’S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, CFO, Mr Lal Rambarran and Dr Ngogi Mahaye, Office of the MEC.
Venue: KZN Legislature, PMB
Date : 19 August 2022
Government Disaster Relief Project
Venue : Durban Environment Education Centre for Maths, Science and Technology.
Date : 19 August 2022
Two-Day SADTU - KwaZulu-Natal Province: School Academic Support Indaba
Venue: The Station Urban Events Space
Date : 18 August 2022
Newly appointed KZN MEC for Education, Ms. Mbali Frazer's first visit to a School
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was accompanied by the KZNDOE’S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, Adv B Masuku, DDG Corporate Management Branch, Ms T Gumede, Chief Director, the Pinetown District District Director, Mr Sbu Kheswa and the Head of Communication, Mr Muzi Mhlambi.
Venue : Hillcrest High School, Pinetown District
Date : 18 August 2022
Inter-departmental Games Tournament
A total of 16 Government Departments participated and Team Education performed exceptionally well.
The KZN results are as follows:
Umlabalaba obtained position 3
Male Soccer Veterans obtained position 3
Volleyball obtained position 1
Netball Veterans obtained position 1
Ladies Soccer matched Banyana Banyana’s stunning performance and also came out winning taking position 1.
The teams competed in the following codes of sports, namely; Indigenous Games, Soccer Veterans, Ladies Soccer, Netball Veterans, Volleyball and Male Soccer Under 35.
Venue: Umhlathuze Sports Complex.
Date : August 2022
Day 5 – KZN MEC, Ms. Mbali Frazer held a Ministerial Staff Meeting
Venue: MEC's Boardroom, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 16 August 2022
Day 1 in Office
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer held a meeting with Top Management on her first day at work.
MEC Frazer is flanked by the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, Adv B. Masuku: DDG: Corporate Management Branch, Mr L Rambaran, CFO: Finance Branch,
Mrs Weziwe Hadebe, Acting DDG: Institutional Development and Support.
Venue: MEC's Boardroom, Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 12 August 2022
MEC for Education
KZNDOE'S HOD, Nkosinathi Ngcobo welcomes and congratulates newly appointed MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
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Official Handover of Inkosi Zwelakhe Ngwane Secondary School
Venue: Inkosi Zwelakhe Ngwane Secondary School, Umkhanyakude District
Date: 11 August 2022
School Safety Summit
The Summit was divided into four commissions to interrogate the topics of School Safety in KZN School, due to the recent rise in school violence globally.
The four Commission topics were:
1. Linkage with the SAPS;
2. Stakeholder involvement;
3. Post- Covid-19 impacts; and
4. Collaboration with SAPS to conduct regular, random search and seizures.
Venue : Anton Lembede MST Academy, La Mercy
Date : 10 August 2022
Teachers Wellbeing Seminar
Venue: Old Legislature Assembly Building, Chamber Room, 1st Floor, 11 King Dinizulu Highway, Ulundi
Date: 5 August 2022
Mr. Nkosinathi Ngcobo congratulates Mr. Philani Sibiya
As a fully qualified teacher-Librarian at Danganya Primary School under the Umlazi District, he is managing the School Media Centre with a breeze.
He also was able to secure a sponsorship of R6 000 to buy library books and other resources from the Big 5. Other resource materials, namely, Charts and Posters were sponsored by the Umkomaas Public Library.
Venue: Umlazi District
Date: 02 August 2022
KZNDOE’S E-Library and E-Learning Schools
Venue: Umlazi District
Date: 02 August 2022
National Science Week from 01 to 05 August 2022
The school under the Umlazi District are engaging in Coding and Robotics activities by the learners.
Venue: Ngilosi Primary School, Umlazi District
Date: 02 August 2022
MEC’S Concept Meeting with Stakeholders
Venue : Head Office, Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
Date: 02 August 2022
MEC Mshengu address water crisis and SGB
Venue: Sukuma Comprehensive High School
Date: 02 August 2022
Zululand District Merit Awards Ceremony
Top learners : Most improved Circuit; Top performing Circuit; Most improved CMC and Top performing CMC.
Most improved Schools: Top performing in large enrolment Schools;
Schools with Highest NSC Bachelor passes; Most improved subjects; Large subjects with quality results; NTA 2021 winners; Eskom Expo and Primary schools.
Venue : Zululand District
Date : 30 July 2022
NAPTOSA KZN Conference 2022
Venue : Greyville
Date : 29 July 2022
Mandela Day Outreach
Venue : Sethabe Primary School, a farm school in the UMgungundlovu District, UMkhambathini Circuit
Date : 29 July 2022
"I Am A School Fan" Campaign
The Campaign is intended to mobilise Learners, Parents, Teachers, Government Departments, Faith Based Organisations, including all stakeholders and especially community members to ensure safety and protection of schools.
Venue: Mzuvele Secondary School, KwaMashu, Durban
Date : 27 July 2022
State of the UGU District
The MANCO Report was presented by the District Director.
Venue : UGU District Offices, Port Shepstone
Date : 27 July 2022
KZNDOE’S uMzinyathi District Leadership Session
The theme of the Leadership Session was, ‘Understanding and Leading Change in our Districts and Schools.'
Venue: Battlefield Country Lodge
Date: 26 July 2022
Re-introduction of School Sports
Venue : Coastlands Musgrave, Durban
Date: 26 July 2022
Shot in the Arm
Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo at the handover event emphasized, that education is a societal matter and appreciated the Corporate Social Investment generous gesture demonstrated by AECI.
The AECI Group handed over flood relief donations to 3 schools in the Umlazi District.
Kusakusa Primary School hosted the donation handover function for Magama Primary, Zuzumqhele Secondary and Kusakusa Primary Schools.
The AECI Group team provided learners with durable school shoes made out of recyclable material. Convertible Wheel
School bags which was originated from a science project few years ago, to carry books and also be utilised as class desks and chairs.
Included in the donation were stationery kits and a borehole that will provide access to clean drinkable water, water filtration plant and flow taps for all 3 schools.
The fortunate schools are situated in a semi urban area and in Township.
Date: 21 July 2022
Class of 2022
Today, marks exactly 100 days, when the Class of 2022 will sit to write their final school examination after a period of 12 years.
The purpose of the 100 Days Launch is to create an awareness in the education system, informing the parents, educators, Grade 12 Learners to bucket up, the public, education sector and stakeholders in education.
The HOD wished all learners the best of luck for their success in the 2022 academic year.
"God bless the Grade 12 Learners", said the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue : Sivananda Technical High School.
Date : 22 July 2022
Learner Pregnancy Prevention and Management Policy Provincial Dissemination Workshop
Venue: Anton Lembede MST Academy in La Mercy, North of Durban.
Date : 21 July 2022
Retired Educator Clocks 100 years
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education wishes her well with good health and longevity.
Date : 21 July 2022
Department Officials visited Grosvenor Girls High School
and racism.
Venue : Grosvenor Girls High School
Date: 19 July 2022
State of the uMkhanyakude District
The MANCO Report was presented by the District Director, Mr T Motha.
Venue: UMkhanyakude District
Date: 19 July 2022
Congress of South African Student (COSAS) 2022
Venue : Coastlands, South Beach
Date: 16 July 2022
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Maritime Economics Teachers Workshop
Nineteen Teachers from eight Districts participated in the workshop and were taken through the practical part of Maritime Economics.
The workshop included the following districts Amajuba, Ilembe, King Cetshwayo, Pinetown, Ugu, Umlazi, UMkhanyakude and UThukela Districts.
The workshop dealt with International Trade and the content facilitation was sponsored by Ethekwini Maritime Cluster and the
Basic Sailing Course conducted and sponsored by Sail Africa.
Venue : Durban Harbour
Date: 15 July 2022
Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI)
Venue : Durban Teacher's Centre, Overport in Durban
Date: 15 July 2022
State of the Zululand District
The MANCO Report was presented by the District Director, which took place at James Nxumalo Agricultural High School in Ulundi.
Venue: James Nxumalo Agricultural High School, District: Zululand District
Date: 14 July 2022
State of the King Cetshwayo District
The MANCO Report was presented by the District Director, which took place at the Empangeni High School.
Venue: Empangeni High School.
Date: 13 July 2022
HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo Monitored Winter Classes
Venue : Empangeni High School
Date: 13 July 2022
Day 2: Coding and Robotics Workshop
Venue : The Edward Hotel, Durban
Date: 12 July 2022
Capacity Building Workshop for Subject Advisors
The Department works in collaboration with the Department’s Higher Education Institutions, namely, MANCOSA, UKZN and DUT in preparation for the full implementation of the Programme in 2023.
Venue : MANCOSA, Durban
Date: 11 July 2022
MEC Mshengu held a Media Briefing
The KZN Department of Education has a zero tolerance on financial irregularities, racism, school bulling, violence and vandalism.
It strives to educate the system on the dangers of social ills, teenage pregnancy, alcohol and substance abuse.
Venue: Mayville, Department of Public Works
Date: Monday, 11 July 2022
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MEC Mshengu Monitors Winter Boot Camps
The Winter Boot Camps monitored by the MEC were under the King Cetshwayo District and Umkhanyakude District. The Boot Camp included learners from the kwaMbonambi area who were inconvenienced by the traditional leadership dispute for quite some time and could not attend school.
Venue: Siyanda Inn Camp in Mbazwana.
Date: 08 July 2022
Re-introduction of School Sports
The meeting was co- Chaired by TPJ Khoza, KZNDOE’S representative and Dr Thobile Sifunda from the Department of Sports and Recreation.
Also being part of the meeting were officials from both Departments, DoE and DSR.
Representing the professional sporting world was former Orlando Pirates, Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs goal keeper, Mr Brilliant Khuzwayo, who was also part of the meeting which took place at Dokkies.
Venue: Dokkies, Umbilo, Durban.
Date: 07 July 2022
State of the Amajuba District
The MANCO Report was presented by the District Director, which took place at Huttenpark Primary School in Newcastle, Northern Natal.
Venue: Huttenpark Primary School in Newcastle.
Date: 05 July 2022
KZNDOE'S Winter Classes
The Department noted, that Menzi High School hosts learners from other schools.
Giving back, the tutors, being former learners assisted the Class of 2022 in preparation for their 2022 Matric Examination.
Venue: Menzi High School in the Umlazi District.
Date: 04 July 2022
Day 4 2022 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod, (SASCE) National Championship
Venue: Rhema Bible Church, Randburg
Date: 01 July 2022
Day 3 2022 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod, (SASCE) National Championship
Winners:
Category: Open Section (Solo and small ensembles)
Soprano Solo: Melokuhle Hlatshwayo
School: Empangeni High School, KwaZulu Natal
Position: First
Tenor Solo: Mdumiseni Ngwenya
School: Mabayana Secondary School, KwaZulu Natal
Position: First
Trio: Thando, Phelelani & Likhona
School: Ekwazini High School, KwaZulu Natal
Position: Second
Category: Secondary 'A' Choirs
School: Zama High School, KwaZulu Natal
Conductor: Mr NE Ndlovu
Position: First
Venue: Rhema Bible Church, Randburg
Date: 30 June 2022
The DG, Mr Mathanzima Hubert Mwel monitored Winter Classes
The purpose for the visit is to monitor the Grade 12 Winter Classes Programme at Emabhekazi High School
eMbizweni Lokothwaya Combined School and Sivukile J.S. School
in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: Emabhekazi High School,
eMbizweni Lokothwaya Combined School and Sivukile J.S. School
Date: 29 June 2022
Day 2: 2022 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod, (SASCE) National Championship
Venue: Rhema Bible Church, Randburg
Date: 29 June 2022
Youth Month
Venue: Alexandra High School, Pietermaritzburg
Date: 30 June 2022
MEC meets Curriculum Delivery Branch
Venue: MEC's Boardroom, Education House Anton Lembede Building 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
Date: 29 June 2022
Day 1 2022 ABC Motsepe SASCE National Championship
Venue: Rhema Bible Church
Date: 29 June 2022
State of the Harry Gwala District
The MANCO Report was presented by the District Director, which took place at Little Flower Secondary School.
Venue: Little Flower Secondary School in Ixopo, under the Harry Gwala District.
Date: 28 June 2022
Matric Winter School Classes
It was a early morning meet and greet, encouraging learners to be focused, they have barely a few months left for the final examination.
MEC Mshengu was accompanied by the KZNDOE'S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, who were impressed with a full class attendance at 9H00 am.
“We wish you well and we are happy to see your commitment. You must do it not for your teachers or principal, or for us but do it for yourself, your family and nation. We want to pledge our support as a Department of Education. We are confident you will get a 100% pass. Last year you got 98.5% pass.
I do not want to see you here next year, please leave spaces for others to come in. We want to see you next year at UKZN, UCT and at tertiary institutions, where you will be pursuing your careers.
Good luck and wish you well, Siyabonga”, said MEC Mshengu.
Venue: Little Flower Secondary School in Ixopo, under the Harry Gwala District.
Date: 28 June 2022
Grovaner Girls High School
Venue : Truro House
Date: 27 June 2022
MEC's Engagement Meeting
The MEC Engagement Meeting will take place on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at the Alexender High School in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue : MEC's Boardroom, Education House, Anton Lembede Building in PMB.
Date: 27 June 2022
School Safety and Security Workshop
Venue: Alansaar Hall, Overport
Date: 27 June 2022
Youth in Local Government Summit
Venue: Farmers Hall in Newcastle
Date: 25 June 2022
Westville Correctional Services Youth Day Celebration
Venue : Westville Correctional Services Center
Date: 26 June 2022
Youth Month - Launch of a Social Cohesion programme through Sports, Arts and a Cultural Festival
The main aim of the event was to foster unity and social cohesion, especially among African and Indian communities, through sports, arts and culture.
Learners participated in various sporting activities, cultural activities as well as oral debates on various topics relating to social cohesion.
The events of the day culminated with a gala dinner, with cultural activities, where the Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala delivered the Keynote Address.
Venue: Ohlange High School in Inanda and Bethsaida Ministries International in Phoenix.
Date: 23 June 2022
ICT Rollout Programme
MEC Mshengu held a Briefing and together with the KZNDOE'S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and DBE Deputy Minister, Dr Reginah Mhaule conducted a walkabout of Masibambane Secondary School. Goods were also handed-over to communities affected by the floods.
Venue: Masibambane Secondary School
Date: 22 June 2022
KZNDOE’S GET Traced Concept Program
Venue: Garden Court Hotel, South Beach in Durban.
Date: 22 June 2022
Hand over of Goods to Flood Victims
The school under the Pinetown District also accommodated the children that had been affected by the devastating floods.
The District Director, Mr Sbu Kheswa presented a report regarding the Districts overall performance and operational systems.
Venue: Masibambane Secondary School
Date: 22 June 2022
State of the uMzinyathi District
Venue: Sarel Colliers High School, Glencoe, UMzinyathi District, KwaZulu-Natal
Date: 21 June 2022
Day 1 Dignity Intervention Strategy - Glencoe, KwaZulu-Natal
Venue: Sarel Cilliers High School in Glencoe, KwaZulu-Natal.
Date: 21 June 2022
2021 Matric Results Annual Excellency Awards Ceremony
Venue: Coastlands Hotel, Musgrave in Durban.
Date: 21 June 2022
Ukhozi FM Sigiya Ngengoma with Bee Kay Mchunu
The MEC was up against DoH HoD, Dr Sandile Shabalala. This is the feature where 5 songs were chosen and the listeners, were given the opportunity to decide the winner.
MEC, HoM and DoH HoD, Dr Shabalala also shared a light banter before the golden hour on Radio Ukhozi FM.
Venue : Radio Ukhozi FM
Date : 18 June 2022
Youth Parliament
The theme:
“Promoting sustainable livelihood and resilience of young people for a better tomorrow”.
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu responded to questions and comments, made at the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Youth Parliament.
Venue : Inkosi Mzondeni Hall
Date : 17 June 2022
NSNP Awards 2022
The KZN NSNP scooped 1st position in the implementation of the NSNP in the category of Districts and achieved 1st position in the new category of the Best School Profile Submitted.
Date : 14 June 2022
Youth Parliament
Venue : The Premier Hotel, Richards Bay
Date : 16 June 2022
Youth Day
Venue : Nordale sports field, Mtubatuba
Date : 16 June 2022
Mr Vuma Mfeka an Alumni Honoured
KwaMgaga High School has a very rich history and is well known for having produced prominent community leaders and public figures who are playing critical & leading roles in society to date.
Mr Mfeka, a former principal at KwaMgaga High School, was very influential during the days of the liberation struggle. His journey as a teacher dates back in 1984 in uMlazi Township, a period characterized by student protests against Bantu Education.
Despite widespread students' protests and other progressive forces, Mr Mfeka often set aside time and ensured that his students acquire decent education. This event is significant because it takes place on the eve of June16, Youth Day, a well celebrated public holiday in South Africa in Honour of Youths who also fought against the oppressive Bantu Education.
Venue: Durban International Convention Centre (ICC)
Date: 15 June 2022
State of the UThukela District
The aim of these meetings with District MANCO, is to assist districts to improve their performance. The expectation from the Province is that all districts perform above 80%.
The journey for quality, accessible and relevant education continues by the principals of the KZN Department of Education.
Venue: Egerton Primary School
Date: 10 June 2022
State of the Pinetown District
The District MANCO Report was presented by Mr Sbu Kheswa, the District Director, which took place at the Westville Girls High School.
Venue: Westville Girls High School
Date: 07 June 2022
Debate on the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Education
Venue: KZN Legislature
Date: 02 June 2022
Ministerial Inspection in-loco of the proposed Agricultural School site
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu conducted an inspection in loco of a site where the proposed Agricultural School will be constructed at UMkhambathini, under the UMgungundlovu District.
Venue: UMkhambathini, under the UMgungundlovu District.
Date: 31 May 2022
Donation of School Shoes
The DBE's DG, Mr Hubert Mathanzima Mweli together with the KZNDOE's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo presided at the hand-over of school shoes to Learners from Amakhemfundo and Engudume Primary Schools.
The donation was made by the DG, CEOs and Senior Managers of Implementing Agents, which took place at the Umzinyathi District Office, today, 31 May 2022.
Venue: Umzinyathi District Office.
Date : 31 May 2022
CAPS Orientation for District Training Teams and Head Office Officials
The KZNDOE’S hosted a Coding and Robotics - CAPS Orientation for District Training Teams and Head Office Officials.
The Training Session was conducted by the Provincial Training Team through broadcasting from a "Bubble" located at the Edward Hotel in Durban.
Venue: Edward Hotel in Durban.
Date : 28 May 2022
Day 4 : 2022 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Provincial Eisteddfod, (SASCE)
The KZN Department of Education, Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo addressed the ABC Motsepe SASCE Provincial Competition in the Secondary Schools categories, that took place at the Bethsaida Ministries International in Phoenix.
Venue: Bethsaida Ministries International in Phoenix.
Date: 27 May 2022
Day 3 : 2022 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Provincial Eisteddfod, (SASCE)
The KZN Department of Education hosted the ABC Motsepe SASCE Provincial Competition in the Secondary Schools categories, that took place at the Bethsaida Ministries International in Phoenix.
Venue: Bethsaida Ministries International in Phoenix.
Date: 26 May 2022
KZNDOE’S School Support Visit
The KZNDOE's Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo together with Senior Managers of the Department visited Hlathikhulu High and Emthonjeniwolwazi High Schools, as part of the Department Support Programme in Estcourt under the Uthukela District.
Venue: Hlathikhulu High and Emthonjeniwolwazi High Schools.
Date : 26 May 2022
Handover of Administrative Records and IT Equipment
The KZNDOE Handed-over Administrative Records and IT Equipment to the principal of Dr Macken Mistry Primary School.
The schools records housed in the Administration Building was affected by the recent Floods.
This is the work of the Ministers Task Team driven by EMIS, DBE and Head Office to assist schools affected by floods in their Administration of the School.
Included in the Hand-over were Financial Statements, SA-SAMS Backup Database, Laptop, Printer, Lever Arch Files, Folders for Staff and Educator Profiles, punchers and staplers, that were lost due to the floods.
Venue: Dr Macken Mistry Primary School
Date : Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Day 2 : 2022 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Provincial Eisteddfod, (SASCE)
The KZN Department of Education hosted the ABC Motsepe SASCE Provincial Competition in the Intermediate Phase, Primary Schools and Secondary Schools categories, that took place at the Bethsaida Ministries International in Phoenix.
Venue: Bethsaida Ministries International in Phoenix.
Date: 25 May 2022
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Day 1: 2022 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Provincial Eisteddfod
The KZN Department of Education hosted the ABC Motsepe SASCE Provincial Competition in the Foundation phase, Special Schools and Farm Schools categories, that took place at the Bethsaida Ministries International in Phoenix.
Venue: Bethsaida Ministries International in Phoenix.
Date: 24 May 2022
Ministerial Inspection of KwaNyamazane Primary School
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu inspecting the soon to be reconstructed KwaNyamazane Primary School in Mtubatuba under the Umkhanyakude District.
During the 2022/23 Budget Speech, MEC Kwazi Mshengu spoke about many infrastructure programmes that the Department is going to embark upon.
The MEC is walking the talk with a walkabout inspection of KwaNyamazane Primary School today.
Venue: KwaNyamazane Primary School
Date: 24 May 2022
Inspection of Brettonwood High School
The KZNDOE’s HoD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo together with officials from Department of Basic Education and the EMIS Directorate handed over school records to Brettonwood High School, which were retrieved from SASAMS.
The Department Cares as one of its core values, therefore, the Department of Basic Education donated a laptop and printer, handed over by the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo as part of rebuilding the school administration, following the recent devastating floods of April 2022, which saw Brettonwood High School lose all their school records.
Venue: Brettonwood High School
Date: 24 May 2022
Interview on eNCA
The KZNDOE’s HoD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo was interviewed by eNCA at Truro House in Durban.
Venue: Truro House in Durban.
Date: 23 May 2022
Implementation of the Budget Speech
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu held a meeting with the Department of Education’s DDGs and Chief Directors on the implementation of the Budget Speech programs and the setting of time frames per program.
Venue: MEC’s Boardroom, Education House, Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 20 May 2022
Concept of Ideal Schools
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu chaired a meeting with the Curriculum Branch on the development of the concept of Ideal Schools in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: MEC’s Boardroom, Education House, Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 20 May 2022
ICT Roll-out
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu presided over the ICT Solution Roll-out Programme held at eMpola Primary School, in the UGU District.
Venue: eMpola Primary School in the UGU District
Date: 19 May 2022
SACE Competition
The SACE Umgungundlovu Competition was held at the Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue: Maritzburg College, Victoria Hall.
Date: 14 May 2022
SACE Women Empowerment
SACE Women Empowerment in Management was held at San Lameer Hotel in the Ugu District
Venue: San Lameer Hotel in Ugu District.
Date: 14 May 2022
World Aids Vaccine Day
The KZNDOE held its World Aids Vaccine Day in collaboration with the Department of Health and University of KwaZulu-Natal, that took place at Ngangezwe High School located in the Umzonzima Area in Catoridge.
Venue: Ngangezwe High School
Date: 18 May 2022
Extended Branch Meeting
The KZNDOE held its Extended Branch: Corporate Management Meeting that took place at Education House at Anton Lembede Building at 247 Burger street in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue: Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 18 May 2022
End Child Labour Global Conference 15 - 20 May 2022 held at the ICC
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the HOD Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo attended the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour.
MEC Mshengu also addressed the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour.
Venue: ICC in Durban
Date: 17 May 2022
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Operational Plan MTSF
The KZNDOE held an Operational Plan Dialogue Session for the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) which took place at the Provincial Public Service Training Academy at Dokkies in Durban.
Purpose: To discuss the MTSF and Operational Planning, Reporting Processes and Requirements.
Also to confirm targets in the MTSF Plan and to discuss the Audit requirements of Auditor -General South Africa (AGSA) pertaining to performance information.
Venue: Provincial Public Service Training Academy – Dokkies in Durban
Date: 17 May 2022
KZN Floods, Donation of School Uniforms
The Parish Priest of St Wendelins Catholic Parish, Rev Fr Nhlanhla Mchunu invited the KZNDOE to a Donation Hand-over Ceremony of School Uniform and Grocery Combos for the needy who were affected by the recent KZN Flood in and around the Pinetown and Marianhill area in the eThekwini Metro.
Venue: St Wendelins Catholic Parish, 6782 St. Wendelins Main Road. St Wendelins.
Date: 13 May 2022
School Visit - Glenwood
Officials from the Department of Education visited Brettonwood High School to monitor the progress in terms of teaching and learning as well as learner attendance following the KZN Flood Disaster that took place recently.
The Department also checked on the delivery of mobile classrooms. The military is currently assisting with cleaning and restoration of the School.
Venue: Brettonwood High School in Glenwood
Date: 10 May 2022
School Uniforms for 300 Learners
Westville Correctional Services will manufacture over 300 school uniform for school learners, that were affected by the recent devastating KZN Floods.
This is part of an initiative offered by the Minister of Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Lamola, to lend a helping hand to the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
The KZN MEC for Education Mr Kwazi Mshengu and the Head of Department, KZNDOE, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo acknowledge this magnanimous gesture and expressed it’s sincere gratitude to Minister of Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Lamola.
Venue: Westville Correctional Services
Date: 10 May 2022
Budget Speech Vote 2022/2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu presented the KZNDOE’s Budget Speech in the KZN Legislature in PMB.
Venue: KZN Legislature in PMB.
Date: 06 May 2022
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Installation of Dr Reuel Jethro Khoza as the New Chancellor of UKZN
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu was the Guest Speaker at the Installation Ceremony of Dr Reuel Jethro Khoza as the New Chancellor of UKZN.
MEC Mshengu congratulated Dr Reuel Jethro Khoza on his appointment as the New Chancellor of UKZN and acknowledged the importance of the institution in developing intellectuals to find solutions to the many challenges facing South Africa.
MEC Mshengu before the Installation Ceremony shared a light moment with Dr Reuel Jethro Khoza, a Business and Transformation Leader and an acclaimed Author.
Venue: UKZN -Westville campus, University Road, Westville.
Date: 04 May 2022
e-Submission Training Workshop
The KZN Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo delivered the Keynote Address at the launch of the Department’s e-Submission Training Workshop held at the Royal Palm Hotel in Umhlanga.
Venue: Royal Palm Hotel (Umhlanga)
Date: 03 May 2022
Memorial Service of NATU Former Executive Director-Rev. E.M. Biyela
The KZN Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo delivered the Keynote Address at the Memorial Service of NATU Former Executive Director-Rev. E.M. Biyela, which took place at the Imbizo Hall, in Empangeni.
Venue: Imbizo Hall in Empangeni.
Date: 29 April 2022
Official Opening of KwaMiya Primary School
The DDG, Branch: Corporate Management, Adv. Bheki Masuku on behalf of the KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu officially opened KwaMiya Primary School in the UThukela District by unveiling the School Plaque.
The DDG also rolled out the ICT Programme.
Venue: KwaMiya Primary School in the UThukela District.
Date : 29 April 2022
ICT Roll-out Programme & Demonstration
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu hosted a Briefing and presided over the ICT Roll-out Programme and Demonstration held at Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School in Ndwedwe under the ILembe District.
Venue: Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School in Ndwedwe
Date: 28 April 2022
Ministerial Visit and Donations
The Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration, Dr Philane Majake visited the Province of KwaZulu-Natal to access the damage due to the recent KZN Floods and hand out gifts of school shoes, clothes and sanitary towels to the affected learners.
First Session:
Ntuzuma Primary School
Briefing at a Park-home Boardroom
- Addressing of Learners
- Hand-over of 125 pairs of school shoes
Second Session:
Ntuzuma Community Hall
- Drop off of sanitary towels and clothes
Third Session:
Umlazi Comtec School
- Address the learners and hand-over of school shoes; and
- Walk about
Fourth Session : Umnini Thusong Center
- Engagement with citizens
- Walk about
- Engagement with the Centre ! Honduras
Venue: Ntuzuma Primary School, Umlazi Comtec School and Umnini Thusong Center.
Date : 25 April 2022
Grade 12 Girl Learner Talks
The Mooi Mpofana Mayor, Her Worship Ms Maureen Magubane hosted a Girl Learner lunch with Grade 12 Girl Learners from uMnyezaneni and Dabulamanzi High Schools.
The Learners also participated in motivational talks presented by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor of the UMgungundlovu Ms Sibongile Dlamini, entrepreneur, Ms Phumelele Ntuli and Mrs Nneileng Mshengu.
Venue: Brahman Hill , Nottingham
Date : 24 April 2022
4-Day Just-In-Time Planning workshops
The KZNDOE hosted a Provincial Just-in-Time Planning Workshop to assist in the training of provincial subjects advisors.
The Curriculum Grades 1 O -12 Directorate hosted a Just-In-Time Planning workshops from the 21st to the 24th April 2022, where
The DBE and Umalusi officials were invited to assist in the training of provincial subjects advisors.
Venue: Venue: Elangeni Maharani, Marine Parade
Date: 22 April 2022
Inspection of ECD Centers
The Department of Basic Education's National ECD Committee Officials visited the Las Vegas ECD Centre in UMlazi, Las Vegas, Dudes and Ducks Day and the INqanawe ECD Centre at eMachobeni in Inanda to access the flood damage caused by the torrential rains that took place recently.
Venue: Las Vegas, Dudes and Ducks Day Care in the Umlazi District and INqanawe ECD Centre at eMachobeni in Inanda.
Date: 22 April 2022
ECD Function Shift Meeting
The KZNDOE’S ECD Directorate held a Function Shift Matters meeting with the National Department of Basic Education, which took place at Dokkies in Glenwood, Durban.
The representatives from the National Department of Education will conduct the following tasks:
• Access the damage in ECD Centres
• Visit the affected ECD Centre with and intention to influence the national decision making powers on issues of interventions.
Venue: Dokkies, 321 ZK Matthews Road, Umbilo, Durban
Date: 21 April 2021
Day 2 - KZN Floods School Visits
The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga together with KZN Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu travelled by SAP’s Chopper for a briefing at Emgangeni Secondary School, then conducted an in loco inspections to access the flood damage at Ithenjane Primary School.
Venue: Emgangeni Secondary School and Ithenjane Primary School.
Date: 20 April 2022
Day 1 - KZN Floods School Visits
The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, visited KwaZulu-Natal to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods and met with the KZN Provincial Education Department.
Minister Motshekga together with KZN Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu, the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and senior officials held a briefing at Dokkies and thereafter, visited affected schools in the various districts.
The Ministerial Delegation conducted a walkabout of the schools damaged by torrential rains and floods.
At the last count 630 schools were affected, 101 inaccessible and 124 have suffered extensive damage.
It has been reported that 57 learners have been confirmed to be deceased while 5 are still missing. Rescue and recovery processes are still ongoing.
One educator and one food handler have also been reported to have passed away.
Venue: Dokkies, 321 ZK Matthews Road, Umbilo, Durban, Umlazi District: Brettonwood High School, Brighfuture Special School, Pinetown District: Siphosethu Primary School - Ntuzuma, Daweda Primary School - Molweni
Date: 19 April 2022
KZN Floods – Provincial Executive Visits
The KZN Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala welcomes the Declaration of State of Disaster in KZN by President Cyril Ramaposa.
Members of the Provincial Executive visited various affected areas, help lead profiling of all affected families, quantify the damage to each affected and ensure immediate interventions through disaster management official.
The magnitude of the disaster is unprecedented and requires the provincial government, municipalities and social partners to be all hands on deck.
The provincial government is also mobilising resources to speed up the recovery of missing people.
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu was deployed to visit the uMgungundlovu District this morning.
Venue: uMgungundlovu District
Date: 14 April 2022
KZN Floods – Presidential Visit
The KZN Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala and Members of the National and Provincial Executive first received President Cyril Ramaposa at the Pinetown Civic Hall during his presidential visit to the areas affected by floods in the Ethekwini Municipality.
KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu reported in an interview on eNCA News that 2 Learners drowned while attempting to cross a river in the area of Msinga and over 100 schools have been damaged due to torrential rains lashing KZN.
Venue: Pinetown Civic Hall
Date: 13 April 2022
Welcome Home
The KZNDOE’S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo was at the Virginia Airport to welcome stranded learners and educators from Tholulwazi High School. They spent the night at school due to the inclement weather, which caused major flooding, making it difficult to navigate home.
Also welcoming the learners and educators was the Provincial Secretary, Cde Nomarashiya Caluza who comforted and supported the learners and their teachers.
Venue: Virginia Airport in Durban.
Date: 13 April 2022
Intergovernmental Forum
The KZNDOE was part of the Intergovernmental Forum on the Elimination of Child Labour held at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban.
The Intergovernmental Forum on the Elimination of Child Labour was addressed by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Sihle Zikalala.
Venue: Elangeni Hotel Durban.
Date: 13 April 2022
Matric Excellence Awards Ceremony
The KZNDOE’S ILembe District held its Matric Excellence Awards Ceremony at the KwaDukuza Town Hall this morning.
Venue: KwaDukuza Town Hall.
Date: 08 April 2022
NEEAS
The 8th National Education Excellence Awards (NEEAS) Ceremony was addressed by the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshekga, MP held at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Conference this evening.
Venue: Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Conference Centre, Umhlanga, Durban
Date: 07 April 2022
IDS Branch Meeting
The KZNDOE’S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo addressed the Extended Institutional Development Support Branch Meeting held at the Anton Lembede Mathematics, Science and Technology Academy.
Venue: Anton Lembede Mathematics, Science and Technology Academy in La Mercy, North of Durban.
Date: 04 April 2022
ECD Function Shift
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo welcome the Social Workers from the Department of Social Development at the Department’s District Offices: UMgungundlovu, ILembe, Umlazi and the Zululand Districts,
Venue: District Offices.
Date: 01 April 2022
Official Hand-over of Uhlanjana Pedestrian Bridge
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu was the Guest Speaker at the Official Hand-over of the Uhlanjana Pedestrian Bridge in eJozini under the uMkhanyakude District.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa’s (DBSA) Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Dlamini together with MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Kwazi Mshengu and the Mayor of UMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality, Councillor, Mr T.S. Khumalo led the Hand-over Ceremony of a Pedestrian Bridge in Umkhanyakude.
The bridge, which was constructed as part of the DBSA’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme will serve to address infrastructure challenges in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
Furthermore, the bridge will enable communities from the Jozini and UMhlabuyalingana area to access education and health facilities.
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu officially unveiled the Uhlanjana River Pedestrian Bridge giving access to the community to Government Education and Health Services.
Venue: Madonela Primary School, UMalabuyalin Area, Gana, Mkuze and Uhlanjana River Pedestrian Bridge.
Date: 31 March 2022
Monitoring Autumn Classes
The Director-General of Basic Education of the Republic of South Africa, Mr M Mweli held an engagement with the UMgungundlovu District and monitored the Autumn Classes in 12 Schools.
Venue: UMgungundlovu District.
Date: 30 March 2022
ILembe Operation Sukuma-Sakhe [OSS] Cabinet Day
The KZN Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala together with the MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu and the KZNDOE’s HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo with Cabinet Members and Officials were engaged in OSS programs in the ILembe District. Some of the areas visited were the War Room at Mxhosa Hall;
Briefing in Ward 09 Magojolo Primary School;
Lusizolwethi primary school;
Momotheka Creche where the
MEC Handed-over educational toys to the centre, as well as vanity packs for staff, donated by DSD.
Visit to Mamatheka Creche. The MEC and the First Lady, Ms Nelly Zikalala handed out toys to kids and a gift pack to ECD practitioners.
From the 1st of April 2022, ECD function is moving from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Basic Education.
Site visit at Mvoti Water Treatment Plant and Reservoir; and
Community engagement
Venue: ILembe District
Date : 30 March 2022
Funeral Service of the Late Dr Enock Vusimuzi Nzama, former HOD
The KZN Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala together with the MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu and Senior Management Members, paid their final respects and offered support to the family, friends and colleagues at the Funeral Service of the Late Dr Enock Vusimuzi Nzama, former HOD.
Venue: Bethsaida Ministries International, 565 Stonebridge Drive, Phoenix.
Date : 26 March 2022
Extended SMM
The KZNDOE’S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo Chaired the Extended Senior Management Meeting held at Dokkies this morning.
Venue: Dokkies, Glenwood, Durban.
Date: 25 March 2022
Matric Excellence Award Ceremony
The KZNDOE’S Amajuba District held its Matric Excellence Award Ceremony at Ferrum High School today.
Venue: Ferrum High School in the Amajuba District.
Date: 24 March 2022
ECD Function Shift
The KZNDOE’S ECD Function Shift Orientation Programme was held at the Durban Teacher's Centre in Overpot.
Venue: Durban Teacher's Centre, 2 College Road Durban.
Date: 24 March 2022
KZN SADTU Provincial Conference
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu, was the Special Guest Speaker at the SADTU Provincial Conference held at the Durban Station Conference Centre in Durban this morning.
The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi, in his address to the SADTU Provincial Conference paid tribute to all educators for protecting the future of the country against Covid-19, which at some stage forced Government to close down schools in the Province.
The MEC also spoke about the importance of a decolonised education.
"We need to spell out in no uncertain terms the features of this decolonised education and identify the roles that each stakeholder has to play.
The fact that we speak of a decolonised education is because of the fact that something went terribly wrong with our past" said MEC Mshengu, who also assured delegates that even if we live in a digital society ‘nothing will replace a teacher.’
The MEC said, "our schools are the centre of our work, hence the importance of the work of an educator."
Venue: The Station Conference Centre, Durban
Date : 24 March 2022
Visit by Senior Government Officials to the Family of the late Dr Nzama
The KwaZulu-Natal Committee of the HODs (KZN COHOD) led by Dr Nonhlanhla Mkhize, DG-OTP together with DDGs and Senior Officials for various Departments visited the family of the late Dr Enock Nzama, the former HOD for KZNDOE to convey messages of support and offer condolences to the family.
Also part of the entourage of Dr Nonhlanhla Mkhize, DG-Office of the Premier was the KZNDOE’S HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: 15 Highlands Rd, Glen Anil.
Date: 22 March 2022
Electricity in Schools
The KZNDOE’S Officials met with eThekwini Municipality Officials to negotiate a payment plan for outstanding electricity bills owed by Schools.
Venue: Ethekwini Municipality, 251 Anton Lembede Street, 1st floor, Florence Mkhize Building, Durban.
Date: 22 March 2022
Hand-over of Virtual Classrooms
The KZNDOE’s HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo was the chief guest speaker at the official Hand-over of Virtual Classrooms by Vodacom at St John Paul’s Secondary School.
St John Paul’s Secondary School is one of six schools identified by the National Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshekga, MP, to benefit from the Vodacom Virtual Classrooms Programme.
Venue: St John Paul’s Secondary School, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 22 March 2022
Premier Zikalala Conveys Condolences to Family of Late Dr Enock Nzama
The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Sihle Zikalala has conveyed his sadness at the news of the passing of former Head of Department of Education in KZN Dr Enock Nzama.
Dr Nzama had recently retired following a lifetime of service to the education sector in the province.
"It is with great sadness and shock that we learned the news of Dr Nzama's passing, so soon after retiring as Head of Department of Education in our province," said Premier Zikalala.
"Dr Enock Vusumuzi Nzama spent his entire working life as an educator in various roles including as principal at Sivananda Technical High School in KwaMashu. As a teacher and district director Dr Nzama consciously produced outstanding learners who have since taken their places in society," said Premier Zikalala.
Dr Nzama started working for the Department of Education in 1983 as a teacher at Ohlange High School and later became principal at a number of schools in the province. He served the education department in many capacities including being Chief Education Specialist in 2001 and Director of Education provisioning in 2002.
In 2014 Nzama assumed the position of Deputy-Director General responsible for curriculum management and delivery. In October 2016 Dr Nzama was appointed Head of Department and had only recently retired.
"We have lost a pioneer and a doyen in education who distinguished himself as DDG and later as HOD, thus leading the charge and as the province we improved matric results in our province, " said Premier Zikalala.
“Dr Nzama was a gentlemen and a disciplinarian who was dedicated to improving the lives of the majority and who prepared thousands of young people for entry into adult life and to be outstanding citzens," noted Premier Zikalala.
“Our prayers and sincere condolences are with Dr Nzama's family and we pray for his family's peace and comfort as they go through this trying period, ” said Premier Zikalala.
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Farewell & Messages of Condolences to the Family
The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Sihle Zikalala, accompanied by Members of the Executive and Senior Government Officials, including the KZNDOE’s HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo visited the family of the late, Dr Enock, former HOD, who passed away yesterday.
The Premier and MECs conveyed their heartfelt messages of condolences and comforted the grieving Nzama Family.
Venue: 15 Highlands Rd, Glen Anil, Durban North, Durban.
Date : 21 March 2022
Teacher Wellbeing Seminar - Montclair
The HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo addressed the teacher wellbeing seminar at Mowat Park High School, Montclair in Durban.
Venue: Mowat Park High School in Durban.
Date: 18 March 2022
Teacher Wellbeing Seminar
The HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo addressed the teacher wellbeing seminar at Mowat Park High School, Montclair in Durban.
Venue: Mowat Park High School in Durban.
Date: 18 March 2022
2-Day Collaboration Meeting
The KZN SACE and the UMgungundlovu District held a 2-Day Principals Collaboration Meeting in Durban.
Venue: Tropicana Hotel in Durban.
Date: 17 - 18 March 2022
Day-2 Early Childhood Development Indaba
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu addressed the Early Childhood Development Indaba held at the ICC in Durban this morning.
Venue: ICC in Durban
Date : 18 March 2022
Memorial Service
The KZNDOE together with the family and officials of the Department held a Memorial Service in honour of the late, Mr Peaceman Ntokozo Cele: Umlazi District Director at Northwood High School.
Venue: Northwood High School in Durban.
Date: 17 March 2022
2-Day Collaboration Meeting
The KZN SACE and the KZNDOE’S UMgungundlovu District held a 2-Day Principals Collaboration Meeting in Durban.
Venue: Venue: Tropicana Hotel in Durban.
Date: 17 - 18 March 2022
Early Childhood Development Indaba
The KZN Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala together with the MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu and the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo addressed the Early Childhood Development Indaba held at the ICC in Durban this morning.
Venue: ICC in Durban
Date : 17 March 2022
QLTC Launch Ilembe
The KZNDOE’s Ilembe District launched its Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign today.
Date: 15 March 2022
PYEI Workshop
Day One – The KZNDOE’s HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo addressed the KZN Provincial PYEI Workshop.
Date: 15 March 2022
Accountability Sessions with Underperforming Schools
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo held an Accountability Session with the Umlazi and Pinetown Districts at Anton Lembede Building in Pietermaritzburg.
The aim of the Accountability Session is to find reasons as to why the schools under performed and how to improve the pass rate of the under performing schools in the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examination.
Venue: Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Date : 15 March 2022
LEAP Project
The KZNDOE launched the Training of LEAP, Learning English Audio Project (LEAP) for the UMgungundlovu, Harry Gwala and Ilembe Districts.
Venue: Garden Court - Marine Parade, Durban
Date: 15 March 2022
Oversight Visit by MEC Mshengu
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo visited Cosmo Primary School in Howick to check the paperless classroom programme's progress this morning.
Venue: Cosmo Primary School in Howick.
Date : 15 March 2022
Accountability Sessions with Underperforming Schools
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo visited Emyezaneni High School under the Umgungundlovu District.
The visit by the MEC is part of the accountability sessions, where schools that underperformed with less than 40% in the National Senior Certificate Examination, must account and give reasons for their underperformance.
The MEC, HoD and senior management engaged with the Senior Management Team of Emyazaneni High School. These engagements are part of the accountability sessions programme held by the KZN Department of Education to understand the challenges and offer support to the underperforming schools.
Venue: Emyazaneni High School.
Date : 14 March 2022
GBV & Sexual Offences Stakeholders Engagement
The KZNDOE’s DDG Advocate Bheki Masuku, Branch Corporate Services on behalf of the KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu addressed the Gender Based Violence and Sexual Offences Stakeholder Engagement organised by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development held at the Royal Hotel in Durban.
Purpose: All Stakeholders to engage on strategies to address challenges relating to Sexual Offences, GBV & Femicide, which followed a community engagement session that took place on the 29th of November 2021 at the INK area.
Venue: The Royal Hotel, DBN
Date: 11 March 2022
QLTC Launch Pinetown
The KZNDOE’s Pinetown District launched its Quality Learning & Teaching Campaign (QLTC) at the VN Naik today.
Venue: VN Naik Special School in Durban
Date: 11 March 2022
Workshop Dundee
A National Symbols Workshop was held at the Majuba TVET College in Dundee today.
Venue: Majuba TVET College in Dundee
Date: 11 March 2022
Farewell District Director: Umlazi, the Late, Mr. Ntokozo Cele
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo attended the funeral service to bid farewell to the District Director: Umlazi, the late Mr Ntokozo Cele.
The MEC and HOD offered their heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues and friends.
Venue: Hillcrest Primary School, Cemetery, Lala Kahle Cemetery.
Date : 13 March 2022
uMgungundlovu District Accountability Session
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo presided over the Umgungundlovu District Accountability Session held at Education House Anton Lambede Building
Venue: Ground Floor, Boardroom, 247 Burger Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 11 March 2022
RCL 2022 Launch
The KZNDOE’s UMzinyathi District launched its 2022 RCL Inauguration and Induction Ceremony at Dundee Junior School today.
Venue: Dundee Junior School (Excelsior Lane)
Date: 10 March 2022
KZN Women’s Day Summit
The Office of the Premier hosted an International Women’s Day Summit for all SMS members in the Province held at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban.
Venue: Olive Convention Centre in Durban.
Date: 08 March 2022
National Symbols Education
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education together with the Department of Arts and Culture held a National Symbols Education Workshop today.
Venue: Adams College
Date:04 March 2022
Resolving the Unrest
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the, HOD, Mr Godfrey Nkosinathi Ngcobo and DDG, Advocate Bheki Masuku visited Ohlange High School to address, resolve the unrest and alleged misdemeanour.
The issues that warranted the visit were:
The legitimacy of the SGB;
The issue of payment by the parents; and
The implementation of the forensic report recommendations.
Venue: Ohlange Secondary School.
Date: 01 March 2022
Restoration of Teaching and Learning
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu visited Grosvenor Girls High School to intervene and restore teaching and learning caused by alleged racism.
Venue: Grosvenor Girls High School
Date: 01 March 2022
Launch of the 2023 Learner School Admission
The KZN Department of Education launched the 2023 Learner School Admission Programme at Alexander High School.
Officially launching the 2023 Learner School Admission Programme on behalf of the KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu, was Dr Barney Mthembu, who encouraged parents and guardians to register their children early to prevent, delays, disappointments and bureaucratic hurdles that late registration may present.
Venue: Alexander High School, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 01 March 2022
School Disruption
Senior Officials of the KZN Department of Education visited Grosvenor Girls High School to try and resolve issues that caused the disruption of teaching and learning at the school.
Venue: Grosvenor Girls High.
Date: 25 February 2022
Provincial Welcome
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the KZN Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala welcomed the Edendale Technical High School Female Soccer Team to a luncheon reception.
Venue: the Platinum Hall (UMgungundlovu District)
Date: 25 February 2022
ECD Function Shift
The Honourable Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshekga visited Khaselihle Junior Primary School in Mandeni, Newcastle. The purpose of the visit was to meet with ECD practitioners to provide clarity on the ECD Function Shift to take effect from 01 April.
In the second session, the Minister engaged with the principals of the Amajuba District followed by a Q & A session.
Venue: Khaselihle Junior Primary School.
Date: 25 February 2022
Launch of QLTC uMkhanyakude District
The KZNDOE’s UMkhanyakude District launched its Quality Learning & Teaching Campaign (QLTC) today.
Venue: Khulani Special School
Date: 24 February 2022
Launch of QLTC uMkhanyakude District
The KZNDOE’s UMkhanyakude District launched its Quality Learning & Teaching Campaign (QLTC) today.
Venue: Khulani Special School
Date: 24 February 2022
SOPA KZN 2022
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu attended the State of the Province Address KZN 2022 that took place at the Royal Show Grounds in Pietermaritzburg.
The KZN Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala presented the 2022 SOPA this morning, which took place at the Royal Show Grounds.
Venue: Royal Show Grounds in Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 22 February 2022
Launch of QLTC - King Cetshwayo District
The KZNDOE’S King Cetshwayo District Launched its Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC) at Dlangezwa High School today.
Venue: Dlangezwa High School
Date: 23 February 2022
SABC Back to School Campaign
As part of SABC’s Back to School Campaign, Radio uKhozi FM together with the cast of uZalo visited Umconjwana High School to motivate learners and also donate sanitary towels to the girl learners.
Venue: Umconjwana High School
Date: 23 February 2022
Welcomed the National Champions
The KZNDOE’S Acting HOD, Dr Barney Mthembu welcomed the Edendale Ladies Soccer Team, on behalf of the MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu at the King Shaka International Airport in La Mercy, Durban.
The Pan African Schools Championship Games were played by schools' teams from six African countries namely: Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Benin, and Ethiopia.
After a series of great performances by Edendale team (South Africa), they claimed the number two spot and received silver medals, losing 0-1 to Morocco in the finals.
As we celebrate the team’s success in the tournament, we are also proud to announce that 5 players have been called up to the National Team’s Under-17 squad to represent South Africa.
Venue: King Shaka International Airport
Date: 22 February 2022
Launch of QLTC Pietermaritzburg
The KZNDOE’S Umgungundlovu District
Launched it's Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC) at Linpark High School in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue: Linpark High School
Date: 22 February 2022
Visit to 2 Community Based ECD Centers
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the Head of Department, Acting, Dr Barney Mthembu visited two ECD Centres at the Ashdown area in the Umgungundlovu District this morning.
The MEC after monitoring and conducting an oversight visit to two Community Based ECD Centres in the Ashdown area in the Umgungundlovu District, as part of the ECD Function Shift process, held a meeting with seven work streams members in the Boardroom at Education House, Anton Lambede Building.
Venue: ECD Centres in the Ashdown area and at Education House, 247 Burger Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 22 February 2022
2021 NSC Awards Ceremony
The KZNDOE’S Ozwathini Circuit held its 2021 National Senior Certificate Awards Ceremony at Johnny Makhathini Hall in Ndwedwe.
Guest speaker at the Ozwathini Circuit 2021 National Senior Certificate Awards Ceremony was Mr Muzi Mhlambi, Head of Communication, Head Office.
Venue: Johnny Makhathini Hall in Ndwedwe under Ilembe District
Date: 18 February 2022
Launch of QLTC
The KZNDOE’S Uthukela District launched it's Quality Learning & Teaching Campaign (QLTC) at the Civic Hall in Ladysmith.
Signing of the Pledge.
Venue: Civic Hall, Ladysmith
Date: 17 February 2022
Library Resources
The KZNDOE officially handed-over Library Resources to the Nongoma Primary School today.
Venue: Nongoma Primary School
Date: 17 February 2022
National Champions Ready for Take Off
The KZNDOE’S Edendale Technical High School Ladies Soccer Team all excited to board their flight to the DRC for their International tournament.
Wishing the Team a safe trip, success and good luck at the King Shaka International Airport was the Head of Communication, Mr Muzi Mhlambi, on behalf of the KZN Department of Education.
Venue: King Shaka International Airport
Date: 16 February 2022
Good Luck & Bon Voyage
The KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the Department of Sport and Recreation hosted an official send off to the National Champions, the Edendale Technical High School Ladies Soccer Team. The Champions will be participating in an International Soccer Tournament to be held in the DRC.
Venue: Thuthuka Hall (Edendale)
Date: 15 February 2022
Official Hand-over of Library Resources
The KZN Department of Education officially Handed-over Library Resources to the Richmond Education Centre
Venue: Richmond Education Centre
Date: 15 February 2022
Official Opening of Training Center
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu officially opened SAPREF Durban South Training Center in Durban.
Venue: Durban South Training Center
Date: 15 February 2022
Official Opening of Training Center
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu officially opened SAPREF Durban South Training Center in Durban.
Venue: Durban South Training Center
Date: 15 February 2022
Official Launch
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu officially launched the E-Submission Report System Go Live at Nuwe Republiek Primary School in Vryheid.
Venue: Nuwe Republiek Primary School in Vryheid in the Zululand District.
Date: 11 February 2022
Matric 2021 Excellent Awards Ceremony - Pinetown Boys' High School
The KZNDOE’S Pinetown District held its 2021 NSC Awards at the Pinetown Boys' High School.
Venue: Pinetown Boys' High School.
Date: 11 February 2022
Matric 2021 Excellent Awards Ceremony - Cool Air
The Mshwathi Municipality Matric 2021 Excellence Awards Ceremony held at Cool Air Community Hall.
Handover of Awards to Mshwathi Municipality Top Ten Performing School.
Handover of Awards to Learners with highest marks in the Matric 2021 Examination.
Venue : Cool Air Community Hall
Date : 10 February 2022
Crime in SA Schools
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu addressed the KZNDOE's School Safety Summit held at a Community Centre in 65 Cathcart Street in Greytown.
Venue: Community Centre, 65 Cathcart St, Greytown, 3250
Date: 10 February 2022
NSC Award Ceremony
The KZNDOE’S Ntuzuma Circuit held its 2021 National Senior Certificate Awards Ceremony at the SAICA Building in Sherwood, Durban.
The Chief Guest Speaker at the NSC Awards Ceremony was the Head of Communication, Mr Muzi Mhlambi
Venue: SAICA Building in Sherwood , Durban
Date: 10 February 2022
Launch of QLTC
The KZNDOE’S Amajuba District launched it's Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC) at Ferrum High School today.
Venue: Ferrum High School
Date: 08 February 2022
Welcome of Full Complement of Learners
The Acting Head of Department for KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Dr Barney Mthembu on behalf of the MEC, Mr Kwazi Mshengu visited the Pinetown District to monitor and welcome the full complement of learners who return to schools across the Province.
Venue: KwaMashu, B Section, Ethekwini Primary School.
Date : Monday, 07 February 2022
Laptop Donation & GET Meeting
The KZNDOE’S Directorate: GET Curriculum CES’s and Foundation Phase Subject Advisors held a meeting at Selbourne Golf Estate Hotel.
Department officials also received laptops donated by VVOB.
Venue : Selbourne Golf Estate Hotel
Date : 01 February 2022
Day 1 Planning Session for MST & ICT Support Programmes
The KZNDOE’S Directorate: MST & ICT held a Planning Session for MST & ICT Support Programmes for 2022.
Purpose: To discuss issues for the Business Plan for the year 2022, to discuss the Procurement Plan and also identify challenges.
Day 1 Output:
Consolidated MST / ICT Planning Document.
Venue : Premier Hotel - Umhlanga
Date : 27 January 2022
Day 2 Planning Session for MST & ICT Support Programmes
The KZNDOE’S Directorate: MST & ICT Day 2 Planning Session for MST & ICT Support Programmes for 2022.
Venue : Premier Hotel - Umhlanga
Date : 28 January 2022
2-Day Planning Session
School Functionality - Visit by MPLs at Chesterville Secondary School.
Venue : Chesterville Secondary School.
Date : 27 January 2022
Crime in SA Schools
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu visited Dassenhoek High School, to give support to the traumatised learners and staff who were attacked by unknown knife and gunmen wielding thugs demanding money, cellphones and wallets.
In the standoff four learners were stabbed by the robbers who allegedly broke the fence to gain access into the school premises. The learners were hospitalized for stab wounds.
Venue: Dassenhoek High School, KwaNdengezi Circuit, Pinetown District
Date: 27 January 2022
MANCOSA Donates Library Resources
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the Acting Head of Department, Dr Barney Mthembu officially handed-over Library Resources at Sizamokuhle Primary School kindly donated by MANCOSA.
MEC Mshengu welcomed the donation made by MANCOSA to enrich the lives of our learners in the field of education,our future communities and leaders in the Midlands locale.
Venue: Celimfundo Primary School in the uThukela District.
Date: 26 January 2022
Tablets & MANCOSA ELITS Library Resources
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the Acting HOD, Dr Barney Mthembu officially handed-over tablets to school principals and MANCOSA KZNDOE ELITS School library resources to Celimfundo Primary School in the uThukela District.
Venue: Celimfundo Primary School.
Date: 25 January 2022
Science Show
Anton Lembede Science Show Programme.
Venue : Anton Lembede MST Academy.
Date : 24 January 2022
Release of the 2021 NSC Examination Results
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala officially announced the Release of the 2021 National Senior Certificate & Adult Education and Training Results for Learners in KZN.
Venue: La Mercy Maths and Science Academy
Date: 21 January 2022
Back to School, 1st Day of the School Academic Year 2022
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu together with the Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr. Reginah Mhaule conducted oversight visits on the first day of school opening at Izwilesizwe Primary School and Georgetown High School in Pietermaritzburg. Today all coastal schools open their doors to teaching and learning for the 2022 Academic Year.
Venue: Izwilesizwe Primary School and Georgetown High School in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
Date: 19 January 2022
Back to School, Inspection of Storm Damage to Schools
The KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu visited Emzamweni High School to assess the storm damage caused by the floods.
The storm caused major damage to LTSM due to the heavy rains.
The MEC also visited Eastwood Secondary School to assess the storm damage and determine the state-of- readiness of the school on Wednesday.
Venue: Emzamweni High School and Eastwood Secondary School in the UMgungundlovu District in Pietermaritzburg
Date: 17 January 2022
Two-Day District Planning Meeting - Pinetown
The KZNDOE’S Pinetown District held a Two-Day Planning Session ahead of School Opening 2022.
The District’s Circuit Managers were issued with tablets to improve Service Delivery.
Venue: Pinetown Girls High School
Date: 13 - 14 January 2022
Day 2 - Two-Day uMgungundlovu District Planning Meeting
The KZNDOE’S Umgungundlovu District held a Two-Day Planning Session ahead of School Opening 2022.
Venue: Carter High School
Date: 14 January 2022
Back to School 2022 State of Readiness Meeting
The KZN Department of Education held a State of Readiness Meeting in preparation ahead of School Opening on Wednesday, 19 January 2022, Chaired by the KZN MEC for Education the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu.
The Key programmes discussed were:
-2022 Admissions;
-Provision of PPEs;
-Learner Support Materials;
- Infrastructure;
-Water and Sanitation;
-Scholar Transport;
-Provision of Teachers; and
-School Nutrition.
Venue: Education House, Anton Lambede Building, 247 Burger Street,
Pietermaritzburg
Date: 13 January 2022
Day 1 - Two-Day uMgungundlovu District Planning Meeting 2022
The KZNDOE’S Umgungundlovu District held a Two-Day Planning Session ahead of School Opening 2022.
Venue: Carter High School
Date: 13 January 2022
School Staffing 2022
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education held a meeting on school staffing for 2022, led by the KZN MEC for Education, the Honourable, Mr Kwazi Mshengu.
Venue: MEC’s Boardroom, Education House, Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street in Pietermaritzburg
Date: 06 January 2022
