The KwaZulu-Natal Head of Departments: Mrs Nelisiwe Vilakazi, Head of the Department of Social Development, Dr Sandile Tshabalala, Head of Department of Health and Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, Head of the Department of Education conducted a monitoring visit today at the kwaPata Child and Youth Care Centre.
The purpose of the visit was to evaluate the compliance of the centre with the integrated implementation of the North Gauteng High Court Order, issued on 2 August 2018.
The Court Order specifically addressed the provision of care for children in KwaZulu-Natal who suffer from severe and/or profound disruptive behavioural disorders.
With a focus on ensuring of their well being and development, the KwaZulu-Natal Government takes this matter with utmost seriousness and prioritises the rights of these vulnerable children.
The monitoring visit served as an opportunity for the Heads of Departments to assess progress made thus far in the construction of the kwaPata Child and Youth Care Centre.
By engaging in direct observation, the Department Representatives were able to evaluate the Centre’s compliance with the Court Order’s integrated implementation.
During the visit, discussions were held with the project team responsible for the construction and operation of the centre. The team provided updates on the construction progress and outlined measures in place to accommodate the specific needs of children with severe and/or profound disruptive behavioural disorders.
These discussions underscored Government’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and ensuring the successful implementation of the Court Order.
As the monitoring visit continues, the Government of KwaZulu-Natal remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the Rights of Children with severe and/or profound disruptive behavioural disorders.
The Heads of Departments will continue to closely monitor the construction progress at KwaPata Child and Youth Care Centre to ensure compliance with the North Gauteng High Court Order.
Venue: KwaPata Child and Youth Care Centre.
Date: 20 July 2023
Operation Sukuma Sakhe means “Stand up and Build” & District Development Model (DDM) Cabinet Day held at Dannhauser Local Municipality - Amajuba District
The OSS / DDM Cabinet Day took place today, 13th of June 2023 under the Dannhauser Local Municipality.
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer, was joined by the HOD Champion, Mr Siboniso Mbhele to visit the following projects in Ward 5, with the aim to accelerate service delivery to the community.
* Mbabane Primary School;
* Sukumani Clinic;
* Community Nutrition Development Center ( DSD);
* One home one garden - Mwelase household
Community; and
* Engagement will be held at Polten Sports Ground.
The Nerve Center was at Ward 7 KwaMdakane Community Hall.
Project 1 -
Sukumani CHC the challenge is that of a generator
Project 2 - Embabane Primary School
Challenges:
No Admin Block, Computer Lab, No Library, request has been made to the Department in 2016
* Overcrowding because of insuffient floor space;
* Learners walking long distance. Learner transport is needed;
* Infrastructure renovations needed;
* Unavailability of Sanitation and recreation facilities for learners;
* Shortage of sporting facilities such as soccer and netball;
* Burglary and theft are hindrances towards school improvement;
* Deputy principal posts vacant, and other departmental heads are occupied by temporary educators;
* Request of 2 mobile classrooms;
* No issues with NSNP, learners are eating everyday;
* Access to water through borehole but it need repairs; and
* Not enough toilets especially for ECD Learners.
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer addressed Matric Learners at Mziwethu High School.
Project 3 - 1 Home one garden Project at the Mwelase family
Project 4 - Asibambimpilo Community Nutrition Development Center
Challenges:
* The operational space is not enough
* Not enough transport to deliver food to the satellite stations.
The OSS Nerve Center was at Tramonto Boutique Hotel.
Venue: Dannhauser Local Municipality - Amajuba District
Date: 13 June 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer in her address to the Youth Parliament Session, outlined the KZN Department of Education's transformative programmes geared towards the development of young people in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, which took place at Ndwedwe Local Municipality.
MEC Frazer informed delegates about the KZN Department of Education's groundbreaking Operation Siyanakekela which is aimed at empowering entrepreneurs while creating job opportunities for the local young people.
"We anticipate 13 770 employment opportunities will be created across the 459 projects to be implemented," said MEC Frazer.
She also highlighted that the KZN Department of Education provides temporary employment opportunities for the Youth through PYEI initiative, with an allocated budget of R1.4 billion, which benefits over 58 000 young people across KZNDOE'S 12 Districts.
MEC Frazer assured the delegates that the Department is continuing with its efforts to eradicate pit latrines.
“Out of the 1 377 schools initially identified with pit latrines, the Department has successfully eradicated them in 1 240 schools. Construction is underway in 83 schools, and the remaining 54 schools have either been closed or deemed non-viable”, said MEC Frazer.
The issue of bullying has been a thorn in some schools in KZN.
MEC Frazer emphasised that, “The ultimate goal is to empower Learners and create an environment where all forms of bullying, whether physical or on social media platforms, are prevented. In pursuit of this goal, over 4 762 school safety volunteers have been appointed as part of the School Security Project, to prevent crime in KZN schools", said MEC Frazer.
The KZNDOE is also implementing initiatives for poverty alleviation through the allocation from the National HIV/AIDS (Life-Skills Education) Grant. The Department has undertaken the appointment of 750 Learner Support Agents who are paid a monthly stipend.
“Our Psycho-social Services Unit has developed the "BABY, NOT NOW!" Initiative, which serves as an important campaign to encourage Learners to prioritise their education and avoid early and unplanned pregnancies'" said MEC Frazer.
With regards to digital migration, the Department is making significant progress in implementing programmes aimed at equipping the Youth of KZN.
In line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4iR) objectives, R8.9 million has been allocated for the pilot projects of coding and robotics in various schools in KZN.
In addition the KZN Department of Education also has a 24-month Graduate Development Programme. The 2022 cohort comprises of 750 graduate interns, who have been placed at Head Office and across all 12 Districts.
Venue: Ndwedwe Local Municipality
Date: 15 June 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's Branch: IDS held a meeting today to discuss a number of critical issues.
The purpose of meeting was to address the critical issues, that will contribute to attaining the Department's Goals.
Venue: HOD's Boardroom, Truro House, Durban.
Date: 14 June 2023
South 32 donated 1 436 pairs of school shoes to deserving Learners at Aquadene Secondary and Floraton Primary Schools in the King Cetshwayo District as part of their corporate social investor programme.
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer welcomed the generous donation of school shoes to deserving Learners.
Venue: Aquadene Secondary and Floraton Primary Schools.
Date: 13 June 2023
Operation Sukuma Sakhe means “Stand up and Build” & District Development Model (DDM) Cabinet Day held at Dannhauser Local Municipality - Amajuba District
The OSS / DDM Cabinet Day took place today, 13th of June 2023 under the Dannhauser Local Municipality.
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer, was joined by the HOD Champion, Mr Siboniso Mbhele to visit the following projects in Ward 5, with the aim to accelerate service delivery to the community.
* Mbabane Primary School;
* Sukumani Clinic;
* Community Nutrition Development Center ( DSD);
* One home one garden - Mwelase household
Community; and
* Engagement will be held at Polten Sports Ground.
The Nerve Center was at Ward 7 KwaMdakane Community Hall.
Project 1 -
Sukumani CHC the challenge is that of a generator
Project 2 - Embabane Primary School
Challenges:
No Admin Block, Computer Lab, No Library, request has been made to the Department in 2016
* Overcrowding because of insuffient floor space;
* Learners walking long distance. Learner transport is needed;
* Infrastructure renovations needed;
* Unavailability of Sanitation and recreation facilities for learners;
* Shortage of sporting facilities such as soccer and netball;
* Burglary and theft are hindrances towards school improvement;
* Deputy principal posts vacant, and other departmental heads are occupied by temporary educators;
* Request of 2 mobile classrooms;
* No issues with NSNP, learners are eating everyday;
* Access to water through borehole but it need repairs; and
* Not enough toilets especially for ECD Learners.
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer addressed Matric Learners at Mziwethu High School.
Project 3 - 1 Home one garden Project at the Mwelase family
Project 4 - Asibambimpilo Community Nutrition Development Center
Challenges:
* The operational space is not enough
* Not enough transport to deliver food to the satellite stations.
The OSS Nerve Center was at Tramonto Boutique Hotel.
Venue: Dannhauser Local Municipality - Amajuba District
Date: 13 June 2023
The KZN Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo together with Top Management visited King Cetshwayo District together with Umkhanyakude District to monitor progress in the implementation of the District Academic Improvement Plan and offer support to districts / circuits and schools.
Amongst the attendees were members of the Extended MANCO, Subject Advisors, Principals of T40 Schools and Principals of T75 Schools with Grade 12 enrolment of plus 100 Learners.
Venue : Brackenham Primary school, King Cetshwayo District.
Date : 12 June 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer today held a briefing session first at Weneen Primary School.
Thereafter, MEC Frazer met with Inkosi Mthembu to discuss the latest developments regarding the local traditional leadership’s request for the construction of a new high school in the deep rural area of Sahlumbe, located in Weenen, under the uThukela District.
Currently, Sahlumbe Secondary School is the only high school in the area and is facing challenges due to overcrowding caused by the increasing demand.
During the meeting, MEC Frazer engaged with Inkosi Mthembu and his delegation from the Mthembu Royal House, where she was addressing various issues related to the construction of the state-of-the-art Inkosi Mkhuphukeli Secondary School.
Following the discussions, MEC Frazer announced that the construction of Inkosi Mkhuphukeli Secondary School will commence on 15 June 2023.
"The total cost for the construction of Inkosi Mkhuphukeli Secondary School amounts to R74 million," stated MEC Frazer during the meeting.
"Inkosi Mkhuphukeli Secondary School will comprise of 20 classrooms, 4 multipurpose or specialist rooms, a media center, a computer room, team teaching facilities, a spacious administration block, 3 Head of Department offices, a counselling room, storerooms, garden stores, administrative storage spaces, a changing room, an NSNP kitchen, ablution facilities, a sports field, a combo court, as well as an assembly area”, said MEC Frazer."
Inkosi Mthembu expressed his gratitude for the announcement and the forthcoming job opportunities that will arise from this project. He also pledged to involve the community in safeguarding their school.
Venue: Weneen Primary School, East Street, Weenen.
Date: 09 June 2023
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education facilitated discussion on the LRP expanded teacher guidelines for Curriculum Support and Development Specialists (CSDS), and the role of CSDS in the Learning Recovery Programme.
The aim of the programme is:
• To ensure the delivery of quality education across the school system by realising and acknowledging the gap experienced by the sector as a result of the impact of Covid-19;
• Improving collaborative and critical guidance of the CMs with school managers; and
• Ensuring that teachers clearly understand and implement the LRP guidelines. Achieve deeper levels of learning Recovery processes, develop core tools of support to the instructional core and share the learning practices.
The rational behind this programme is a structured professional guiding pathway for recovery of content and the recovery of time lost during the Covid-19 Pandemic, manage schools effectively and the alignment of Learning Recovery Programme with national goals.
Venue : Royal Palms Hotel, Umhlanga
Date : 09 June 2023
During the UMgungundlovu District 2022 NSC Matric Excellence Awards, SBD Bussiness Systems, as one of the major sponsor, pledged to donate industrial printers to three schools, Eminyezaneni High, Doornkloof High and Ekupholeni High Schools for receiving special awards for Most Improved Matric Results.
The percentage pass rate of Eminyezaneni High School improved by 55% and Doornkloof High School by 51.8%.
Both schools received their industrial printers on Friday, 9 June 2023.
In addition to donating the printer, SBD Bussiness Systems will provide technical support to both schools, offering their technicians to service the machines at no cost for a period of two years.
The Staff of SBD Bussiness Systems decided to motivate the Grade 12 Cohort by donating pencil cases with stationery to each Grade 12 Learner.
During the handover SBD Bussiness System's CEO, Mr DT Ndlovu, former Principal of Eminyezaneni and former KZN Head of Department announced his intention to develop a strong business relationship with the schools, on condition they maintain an upward trajectory in their academic performance and pass rate.
Venue: Eminyezaneni High and Doornkloof High Schools
Date: 09 June 2023
The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal in partnership with Ndabase Printers and Sapphire today distributed 78 Digital devices to 36 schools in the Amajuba, uThukela and UMzinyathi Districts.
The devices will enable Educators, Teacher Librarians and Learners to access over 250 000 free books to support curriculum delivery, reading for comprehension and research.
Venue: Dannhauser Primary School, Amajuba District.
Date: 08 June 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the Keynote Speaker at the official launch of the MTN & DOE Special School Training Centre Rollout State-of-the-Art Customised Multimedia Centre at the S Das Special School.
MEC Frazer together with MTN Foundation officially cut the ribbon and unveiled the plaque at S Das Special School, marking the official opening of the State-of-the-Art Customised Multimedia Centre.
As part of the donation from the MTN Foundation, the school is getting a digital skills training installation of Multimedia Centre, digitised content which includes data and connectivity provisioning to enable access to the internet as well as maintenance, technical support of legacy and Learner ICT Training.
Venue: S Das Special School in Phoenix.
Date: 08 June 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the Keynote Speaker at the official launch of the MTN & DOE Special School Training Centre Rollout State-of-the-Art Customised Multimedia Centre at the VN Naik School for the Deaf in Newlands.
MEC Frazer together with MTN Foundation officially cut the ribbon and unveiled the plaque at VN Naik School for the Deaf, marking the official opening of the State-of-the-Art Customised Multimedia Centre.
As part of the donation from the MTN Foundation, the school is getting a digital skills training installation of Multimedia Centre, digitised content which includes data and connectivity provisioning to enable access to the internet as well as maintenance, technical support of legacy and Learner ICT Training.
"As Government, our resources are currently strained and that is why partnerships such as this one between our Department and the MTN Foundation are crucial in addressing the educational needs of learners with special needs.
It is through these collaborations and collective effort that we can bridge the digital divide and provide equal opportunities for all our learners.
Programme Director, on behalf of the people of KwaZulu-Natal, I want to say “SIYABONGA KAKHULU” to the MTN Foundation for their generous donation worth a staggering R6 million.
This contribution serves as a powerful symbol of this organisation’s consistent commitment to enhancing the quality of education in South Africa. It also serves as a shining example of corporate social responsibility and the power of working together for a common goal", said MEC Frazer.
Venue: VN Naik Special School in Overport
Date: 08 June 2023
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The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the Keynote Speaker at the official launch of the MTN & DOE Special School Training Centre Rollout State-of-the-Art Customised Multimedia Centre at Daydawn Special School in Overport.
MEC Frazer together with MTN Foundation officially cut the ribbon and unveiled the plaque at Daydawn Special School, marking the official opening of the State-of-the-Art Customised Multimedia Centre.
As part of the donation from the MTN Foundation, the school is getting a digital skills training installation of Multimedia Centre, digitised content which includes data and connectivity provisioning to enable access to the internet as well as maintenance, technical support of legacy and Learner ICT Training.
Venue: Daydawn Special School, Overport in Durban
Date: 08 June 2023
KZNDOE's Learners from Ningizimu Special School in Montclair, Durban, will participate in the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany.
They will represent South Africa in a Basketball and Ladies' Soccer Games.
This Olympic World Games event will take place from 17 to 25 June 2023.
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer wishes the Learners the best of luck in this sporting event.
Venue: Ningizimu Special School
Date: 06 June 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer in her capacity as the uThukela District Champion, today attended the Water and Sanitation Imbizo held at eMathendeni Sports Field, in the Mhlumayo area, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality.
The Imbizo was hosted by the National Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu and was attended by leaders and community members from various parts of the uThukela District.
Speaking during the event, MEC Frazer highlighted the plight of the thousands of community members who have been subjectd to inconsistent water supply for the past several years. She said this has not only disrupted businesses but also some of the educational facilities who could not operate optimally as they faced dry taps for sometimes, weeks at a time.
During his address, Minister Mchunu committed that his Department will fast track its interventions aimed at ensuring communities across the UThukela District will be consistently supplied with clean water in the near future.
"Your presence here today Minister Mchunu has restored the hopes of the people of the uThukela District. We are sincerely grateful to our ANC-led Government for swiftly responding to the calls of the people of the uThukela District," said MEC Frazer.
Venue: eMathendeni Sports Field, in Mhlumayo area, under Alfred Duma LM
Date: 05 June 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education with DBE and Care & Support for Education and Learning held a consultation session
with the Department to stakeholders, senior officials and district officials held at Anton Lembede School of Excellence, to engage with the two documents as recommended by[ HEDCOM] and [CEM] to carry out localised consultation and advocacy on the two documents.
Department of Basic Education initiated this session following various complaints of discrimination on issues pertaining to inequality, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, expression, and Sex Characteristics in schools.
This session aims to ensure that schools become inclusive centres of learning care and support as per the oparational framework of the basic education sector on care and support for Teaching and Learning as the Department of Basic Education prioritises learner wellbeing.
The Head of Education Department committee [HEDCOM] and the Council of Education Ministers released the protocol for the elimination of unfair discrimination in schools. These two documents are to be a verifying instrument that takes into account the broad legislative and policy framework of Basic Education to empower schools with knowledge and skills to deal with cases of discrimination in schools.
Venue: Anton Lembede School of Excellence, La Mercy, North of Durban.
Date : 02 June 2023
The National Prosecuting Authority in collaboration with the KZN Department of Education, the Department of Social Development, South African Police Services (SAPS) and Trulife (NGO) hosted an Anti-Bullying Campaign to create an awareness on Verbal, emotional, physical and cyber bullying in schools.
All the neighbouring primary schools participated in this educational campaign. Trulife had prepared an educational dramatic play to educate learners about bullying and how to stop being a victim of bullies by reaching out.
Speaking on behalf of the KZN Department of Education was the Head of Communication, Mr Muzi Mahlambi.
The KZNDOE’s uMlazi District Director, Mrs Busi Metu Mahlambi also addressed the Anti-Bullying Campaign.
Venue : Nelson Mandela Youth Centre, Chatsworth.
Date : 02 June 2023
KZN DOE and Penreach NGO Officially Launched a Partnership to Hand-over Tablets in the Umkhanyakude District
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and Penreach (NGO) have today officially launched a partnership with the aim of transforming the lives of learners who are currently enrolled in the Early Childhood Development Centres in the uMkhanyakude District.
This is inline with the Department's Constitutional mandate to provide quality education to all Learners.
As espoused in Goals 10, 14 and 24 of the Action Plan to 2019 – Towards the Realisation of Schooling 2030, the goal is to ensure that Learners are enrolled in appropriate, functional, well-resourced, and well-run schools.
The Departments’ partnership with Penreach is also in line with the South African National Development Plan 2030, which states that there must be provision of quality education a year before children enter Grade 1.
When providing quality education across all Grades in the education system, the responsibility of the Department is to coach, mentor, train educators and school managers to deliver quality education to children from Grade R to Grade 12.
Delivering her Keynote Address during the Launch, MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer said, “Collaborations and partnerships with organizations such as Penreach are not only welcomed but essential to bridge the gap and achieve our goals as the KZN Department of Education”.
“It is partnerships and collaborations, such as the one we celebrate today, that will help us bridge the gaps and propel our education system forward,” MEC Frazer added.
The partnership between the KZN Department of Education and Penreach will lay a solid foundation for important programmes like capacity building for ECD practitioners.
As part of the first initiative, 100 tablets were distributed to selected ECD Centres in the UMkhanyakude District.
The tablets will come preloaded with storybooks and assessments specifically designed for ECD Learners.
The dignitaries present at the Launch included, MEC Frazer, Umkhanyakude District Municipality Mayor, Mr Siphile Mdaka, Umkhanyakude Education District Director, Mr Thanduyise Motha, King Cetshwayo Education District Director, Mrs Welile Nzama and Penreach, CEO, Mr Andile Ncontsa, who had the opportunity to visit and interactive with staff manning Penreach Exhibition and Demonstration stands.
The stands consisted of magic squares, towers of Hanoi, steady hand game, crazy cross for Maths, Science as well as, coding and robotics.
Venue: Khulani Special School, in Hluhluwe (Umkhanyakude District)
Date: 2 June 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo together with Top Management visited the Ugu District today.
The purpose of the visit was to access the progress made in relation to the 2023 Academic Improvement Programme and to give support and assist to improve the percentage pass rate.
A new target was set for the 2023 NSC Examinations Results.
A comparison was made between the 2022 first term results and the 2023 first term results to see if there was an improvement in the pass rate.
The Ugu District has been the number one leading District for the past 4 years in a row and has represented KwaZulu-Natal in the National Top 10.
Amongst the attendees at the meeting were the Management Committee of the District, Principals of Schools that had a high entrance level of 100 or more candidates in 2022 and achieved less than 70%.
Venue : Ugu District Offices.
Date : 31 May 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature hosted the Childrens' Parliament at the Legislature Building today, 31 May 2023.
The theme for this year is, “Taking action to protect nature and human lives from the impact of climate change.”
Children that participated in the 2023 Childrens’ Parliament were selected from various High Schools in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
The main objective of the Children’s Parliament is to provide an opportunity for children to voice the issues affecting them and to encourage children to be part of deepening democracy through debate.
This programme is the perfect platform for the children to articulate their understanding of issues and to sharpen their debating skills for current and future challenges.
Childrens’ Parliament also aims to afford children an opportunity to experience parliamentary procedures and debates, that will empower them to become future politicians and it will further promote networking amongst schools in anticipation of ongoing and long-lasting partnerships in future collaborations.
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer was amongst the Members of the Executive Council, who attended the Children’s Parliament.
Venue: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature
Date: 31 May 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer wished the Arboretums’ Sharks Robotics Team, representing South Africa the best of luck in their upcoming International Competition to take place in the United States of America.
MEC Frazer was speaking at a send off function of the Sharks Team and sponsors held today, in Richards Bay, in the King Cetshwayo District.
She expressed her deepest gratitude to the sponsors of the Sharks Team for their commitment to education and belief in the potential of the young learners.
MEC Frazer was satisfied, that the Sharks Team was a balanced combination of brilliant and talented young boys and girls.
Sponsors of the Sharks Robotics Team took the opportunity to motivate the learners ahead of the upcoming Robotics Competition.
MEC Frazer joined the sponsors in acknowledging and motivating the great achievement of the Sharks Robotics Team.
“Embrace this golden opportunity, to learn, grow, and forge lasting connections with your peers around the world.
Most of all, go out there and show them the brilliance and potential that South African learners possess”, said MEC Frazer.
The Arboretum Sharks Robotics Team had the opportunity to practically demonstrate their talent in full view of all stakeholders.
They will be competing with 95 teams across the world in June 2023 Competition to take place in the USA.
Venue: Arboretum Primary School, Richards Bay, King Cetshwayo District
Date: 30 May 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education together with the Department of Basic Education jointly hosted a KwaZulu-Natal Indaba to introduce and discuss the National Framework for Rural Education Draft Plan.
Leading the Indaba was the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo accompanied by Senior Officials of of the Department.
Vanue: Khulani Special School, Umkhanyakude District.
Date: 26 May 2023
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education partnered with the Themba Njilo Foundation with the aim of curbing the scourge of social ills, namely, teenage pregnancy, drugs, intercommunal factions and the push to improve the school's academic performance.
Motivational Speakers formed part of the programme, which, included Author Scelo Mncube, young business woman and fitness enthusiast, Ms Nolwazi Njilo and Selu the renowned Slam Poet.
Speaking on behalf of the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the Uthukela District Director, Ms Popi Mokoena, who thanked the Themba Njilo Foundation for their initiative.
Ms Mokoena urged the learners to resist succumbing to peer pressure, resulting in teenage pregnancy and drug related incidences.
"Previously this school was labeled as an underperforming school.
I am pleased to announce last year, Wembezi High School obtained a 100% pass rate in the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations.
It is our duty as the Department of Education to protect such schools, so that it continues to achieve great results," said Ms Mokoena.
The Themba Njilo Foundation also distributed school shoes and sport kits to the deserving Learners.
Venue: Wembezi High School in the Uthukela District
Date: 25 May 2023
Day 3 - The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer together with the KZN Department of Education HOD Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo attended the 2023 ABC Mostepe South Africa Schools Choral Eistedford
held at the Bethsaida Ministries International.
The Eistedford theme is, "Building South Africa together, no one left behind".
The competition aims to promote different music genres and art forms in school.
MEC Frazer was proud of the Learners participating in the KZN Provincial ABC Motsepe South African Choral Eisteddfod.
She hailed and motivated learners, that were taking part in the Provincial ABC Motsepe South African Choral Eisteddfod currently underway in Durban.
Learners from various schools in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal are currently participating in provincial opera and classical music championship ahead of the National 2023 ABC Motsepe SASCE Competition.
Addressing the Learners today, MEC Frazer, said "Participating in the Eisteddfod is a rare opportunity to showcase your talent and it is possible for you to have a successful career in the music industry, just like the previous winner, Nontobeko Bhengu, from our Ilembe District.
Nontobeko’s efforts culminated in winning the prestigious title of Best National Soloist in the ABC Motsepe Schools Choral Eisteddfod. Her remarkable achievement earned her a well-deserved bursary to study music, opening up a world of possibilities for her future,” said MEC Frazer.
She further expressed her deepest gratitude to the educators, choirmasters, composers and adjudicators for making the event possible.
Venue: Bethsaida Ministries International, Phoenix
Date: 22 - 25 May 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Officially Handed-over Information Computer Technology, (ICT) and School Library Resources to Kwangubeni Primary School in Ngubeni under the uMngungundlovu District in Pietermaritzburg today.
Principals of the three Districts, namely, uMgungundlovu, Ugu, and Harry Gwala received green bags outlining guidelines, writing pads, and laptops as a token of appreciation for improving the levels of reading by Learners.
The Buzz word for the day was "Reading."
The handover is part of the KZNDOE'S Strategic Plan, that was implemented since 2020 to 2025.
The purpose is to benefit Learners through technologies and gadgets thereby, improving their reading.
Principals were advised that, these assets should not gather dust but serve a purpose as they can be used in every subject.
The District Operations Chief Director for the Coastal Cluster, Mrs Thembelihle Gumede in closing said, "As the Department, we are here to help you as we are looking forward to see improvement in your studies especially in Language and Mathematics. It is compulsory in KZN that each school should have a Reading Lesson."
Venue: Kwangubeni Primary School
Date: 25 May 2023
Today, the KwaZulu- Natal Department of Education conducted the Establishment of the Provincial Representatives Council of Learners (RCLs) Structure.
The launch took place at Northwood High School in Durban North, under the Umlazi District.
The District Operations Chief Director for the Coastal Cluster, Mrs Thembelihle Gumede welcomed all the guests, the stakeholders involved in the election process and also outlined the purpose of the event.
The Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo was the Keynote Speaker on behalf of the MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer.
This important School Structure called Representative Council of Learners, RCL means the representative body of learners of a school, as envisaged by Section 11 of the South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996).
Venue: Northwood Boys High School, Durban North.
Date: 24 May 2023
Today the KZNDOE’s Transversal Team Meeting met on the establishment of the third focus school / academy in the KZN Province in the Amajuba District.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Members of Senior Management and Members of the Amajuba District held a Transversal Meeting to discuss the underlying issues implicated with the establishment of an Engineering and Technology Focus School in the Amajuba District.
Venue: Hutten Park Primary School- Amajuba District.
Date: 23 May 2023.
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer as the Champion of the UThukela District welcomed the Post Budget Imbizo hosted by KZN MEC for Finance, Ms Peggy Nkonyeni held in the INkosi Langalibalele Municipality today, 23 May 2023.
MEC Frazer had the opportunity and pleasure to welcome, KZN MEC Nkonyeni and everyone who attended today’s Post Budget Imbizo.
During her welcoming remarks, MEC Frazer outlined few challenges that are being experienced by the community and assured them, that those service delivery issues will be resolved.
“Our community of INkosi Langalibalele Municipality experience a serious shortage of water supply and we in the Provincial Government, will put in place the necessary interventions, that will help speedily resolved this matter”, said MEC Frazer.
MEC Nkonyeni hosted the Post Budget Imbizo after she received a call for intervention from Saziso Shabalala, a community member of ward 14 in Ntabamhlophe.
During the Post Budget Imbizo, members of the community were further given the opportunity to express their service delivery concerns and they were provided with responses to their concerns.
Venue: Umdwebu Sports Field, INkosi Langalibalele Municipality
Date: 23 May 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's Chief Director: District Operations Management, Coastal Cluster, Ms TA Gumede held a special MANCO Meetings in the uMlazi District to personally congratulate, Mrs Busi Metu Mahlambi as the Newly Appointed District Director in the uMlazi District at 09H00 and Mrs Welile Nzama as the Newly Appointed District Director in the King Cetshwayo District at 14H00.
The purpose of the MANCO Meetings was to formally introduce the newly appointed District Directors, following the announcement and congratulatory messages made by the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, the Honourable, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Venue: uMlazi District and King Cetshwayo District
Date: 23 May 2023
Day 1
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is hosting the Schools' Choral Music Competition under the auspices of the South African Schools' Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE).
The SASCE Competition will include schools competing from circuit level to crown the provincial winners.
The following categories were conducted on Day 1.
Category: Foundation Phase (Grade 3-4)
Western - Stand by Me.
Category: Foundation Phase (Grade 3-4)
Boys Choir: Rhythm of Life.
Category: Foundation Phase (Grade 3-4)
African: Kumnandi Esikolweni
Venue: Bethsaida Ministries International, Phoenix
Date: 22 - 25 May 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the Keynote Speaker at the Escoledians Reunion held at Esikhawini TVET College.
Teachers and former teachers who are alumni of Esikhawini College of Education gathered to celebrate and reminisce on the days when they were part of the institution.
MEC Frazer expressed her gratitude to the teachers at the Escoledians Reunion for their dedication to duty.
She told former students of Esikhawini College that they are a testament to the power of education to transform lives.
“Let us honour their legacy and the rich history of Esikhawini College by becoming advocates for quality education, mentors to the next generation, and champions for change within our educational institutions”, said MEC Frazer.
The celebration was also attended by former lecturers and rectors.
They motivated each other and committed themselves to continue the good work in their different spheres of life.
The day concluded with the alumni donating pairs of school shoes to the King Cetshwayo District, that will be distributed to the needy learners.
Venue: Esikhawini College of Education
Date: 20 May 2023
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer attended the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) Meeting, which took place at Umgungundlovu TVET College’s Plessislaer Campus in Pietermaritzburg today, Friday 19 May 2023.
The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Chaired today’s meeting as his first official meeting, under his leadership as the Deputy President of Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the HRDC.
During his opening address, Deputy President Mashatile remarked that, “Education does not only open the doors to a learning environment but it is a better tool for being a better citizen and a better human being”.
The principal of Umgungundlovu TVET College, Ms Ntshangase described this TVET as the institution of choice for provision of skills, especially to Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners who have not been properly trained after the ECD integration within the Department of Education.
The meeting was also attended by Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Ms Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Economic Development and Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Deputy President, Mashatile later led the signing of the social compact on Foundation Learning and Social Compact for Skills for a transformed economy and society.
Venue: Umgungundlovu TVET College, Plessisslaer Campus, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 19 May 2023
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer attended the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) Meeting, which took place at Umgungundlovu TVET College’s Plessislaer Campus in Pietermaritzburg today, Friday 19 May 2023.
The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Chaired today’s meeting as his first official meeting, under his leadership as the Deputy President of Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the HRDC.
During his opening address, Deputy President Mashatile remarked that, “Education does not only open the doors to a learning environment but it is a better tool for being a better citizen and a better human being”.
The principal of Umgungundlovu TVET College, Ms Ntshangase described this TVET as the institution of choice for provision of skills, especially to Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners who have not been properly trained after the ECD integration within the Department of Education.
The meeting was also attended by Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Ms Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Economic Development and Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Deputy President, Mashatile later led the signing of the social compact on Foundation Learning and Social Compact for Skills for a transformed economy and society.
Venue: Umgungundlovu TVET College, Plessisslaer Campus, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 19 May 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's
ELITS Directorate today handed-over 90 Digital Devices to 45 schools in the King Cetshwayo, Umkhanyakude and Zululand Districts.
The Digital Library Devices will allow schools to access 250 000 free books using any device that will support curriculum delivery, reading with comprehension and research.
In total, almost 1 300 devices have been delivered to schools across the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, to speed up access to the Digital Library.
This project has been successful through a partnership with Ndabase Printers and Sapphire Stories.
Venue: Mtubatuba Primary in the Umkhanyakude District.
Date: 18 May 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the chief guest of honour and speaker at the NSC Examinations 2022 Matric Awards Ceremony held at Phezukomkhono High School.
In her address she hailed the educators and top achievers for their sterling academic performance in the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations.
"I am satisfied with the progressive improvement of the Matric pass rate of Phezukomkhono High School.
The school has come a long way from a pass rate of 48.93% in 2016.
Over the past 7 years the school has been improving and obtained a 83% pass rate in 2018, and 94,7% in 2022.
We are grateful to the educators, learners, parents for the excellent job done and all the stakeholders who have been involved in helping the school improve its academic performance,” said MEC Frazer.
She took the opportunity to encourage educators and learners to work towards obtaining a 100% pass rate in the 2023 NSC Examinations.
I know that you can do well in your Matric Examinations and enrol at universities to further your studies. I am confident, that you will become the best doctors, teachers, lawyers and engineers including other professions of this country.
When you have achieved all of that, never forget where you came from,” remarked MEC Frazer.
After receiving a report indicating that the school has a challenge of overcrowding, MEC Frazer directed Department Officials to deliver two mobile classrooms, latest by Friday, 19 May 2023.
Venue: Phezukomkhono High School, Ilembe District in KwaMaphumulo
Date: 11 May 2023
The principal of Ilanga Secondary School, Mrs Hadebe S Pat Nganekie secured 12 Jojo Tanks kindly sponsored by TCE Plastics.
She was over the moon by this kind donation received today, on her first day at work after her special leave, bereavement period.
She wrote to TCE Plastics requesting Jojo Tanks to secure fresh water for her learners.
Venue: Ilanga Secondary School
Date: 09 May 2023
Day 2 - The Council of Education Ministers (CEM) Workshop continued deliberations on its theme, 'Focusing on Infrastructure Delivery'.
Adding value to the Workshop dialogue was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Also present was the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Center.
Date : 04-05 May 2023
Oversight visit and monitoring of Sibhakabhaka Combined School with regards to its Academic Improvement Plan by the MEC'S Rapid Respond Team, was directed by the MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, the Honourable, Ms Mbali Frazer.
The visit was in response to Khuzani ' Khuba' Mpungose an International Muskandi Musician who raised his concerns about the poor academic performance of the school in the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations.
The international star hails from this school. A team from Head Office met with all stakeholders including education officials from the Nkandla CMC to offer full academic support in terms of addressing the basic school functionality.
On the agenda for discussion included matters concerning school management, curriculum management and school governance with the intention to pursue and deliver quality public education.
Venue: Sibhakabhaka Combined School
Date: 04 May 2023
Today, the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshekga hosted and Chaired the Council of Education Ministers Workshop held at the ICC in Cape Town
The theme of the CEM Workshop was, 'Focusing on Infrastructure Delivery'.
Attending the CEM Workshop was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer
The Workshop was divided into 6 sessions with the following topics, namely:
Energy, water and sanitation
Lessons learnt from monitoring infrastructure delivery;
Upkeep and maintenance of Basic Education Sector infrastructure; and
Education Sector infrastructure Planning and Delivery.
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Center.
Date : 04 May 2023
The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshekga and the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer hosted a Media Briefing today, regarding the National School Nutrition Programme.
Amongst the attendees present were the Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, Mr Mathanzima Mweli, DDGs and CDs.
The Media Briefing comes on the back of an oversight visits conducted and monitoring assess to the state of readiness in the implementation of the NSNP programme as thousands of learners returned to school today after the extended weekend.
The National School Nutrition Programme was cast into the spotlight over three weeks ago due to challenges experienced earlier last month.
Venue : Anton Lembede MST Academy
Date : 02 May 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer delivered the Keynote Address at the Fedusa Workers' Day Commemoration held today at Sastri College in Durban.
Workers' Day is a public holiday in South Africa that is celebrated on the 1st of May every year. It celebrates the role played by Trade Unions and other parties to achieve equal employment standards for everyone. Other countries might refer to the day as Labour Day or May Day.
Venue: Sastri College in Durban.
Date: 01 May 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer attended one of the oldest KZN Schoolboy Rugby Derbies, which took place at Micheal House today.
As part of the Dlala Program, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education encourages schools to take part in sports and cultural activities.
This year marks the 205th Hilton College and Micheal House Derby, which started in 1904.
KZN MEC Frazer wished both teams the best of luck and also had an opportunity to interact with parents.
Venue: Micheal House
Date: 29 April 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer as the uThukela District OSS Champion hosted the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government Freedom Day 2023 celebration.
The theme this year is; "Consolidating and Safeguarding Democratic Gains".
Freedom Day is commemorated annually to honour the unsung heroes and heroines who fought for our freedom and paved the way for an equal representation, non - sexist and non-racial society.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Mrs Nomusa Dube-Ncube the Keynote Speaker, said, "Today marks the 29th year of freedom and in a recent report by Stats SA found that for the past 10 years education and training outputs have significantly improved the literary level in our beloved KwaZulu-Natal Province.
An educated, well fed and healthy nation is solid ground for a bright future," asserted Premier Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube.
Venue: Inkosi Langalibalele Municipality
Date: 27 April 2023
The management of Inkongozelo Primary School in G Section in uMlazi announced the school perfects and imparted leadership skills to its learners.
Venue: Inkongozelo Primary School in G Section in uMlazi
Date: 26 April 2023.
The staff, Learners and community of Ubuhlebezweu Primary School under the Umgungundlovu District, Midillovo Circuit celebrated National Freedom Day 2023 by reanacting the Anniversary of the first democratic elections by the casting of votes.
The rationale was to make the event educational with fun for the learners, with the understanding, elections are coming up next year 2024.
South Africa will celebrate the attainment of freedom and transition to democracy with the National Freedom Day celebration tomorrow, Thursday, 27 April 2023.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the national celebrations observed under the theme; “Consolidating and Safeguarding Democratic Gains”.
This year, the 27th of April marks the 29th Anniversary of South Africa’s first democratic elections.
Freedom Day is in commemorated every year to honour those unsung heroes and heroines who fought for freedom and paved the way for an equal, representative, non-racial society.
"Happy Freedom Day to our school community and South Africa", remarked MEC Frazer.
Venue: Ubuhlebezwe Primary School
Date: 26 April 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education together with the Department of Social Development and the Ugu District Municipality, today recognised and celebrated the achievement of learners in the 2022 NSC Examinations.
The Manager for Emzumbe CMC, Mr Mli Zinya announced the purpose of the event.
Among dignitaries present was the VIP Chief Guest Speaker, Ms Nonhlanhla Khoza, the MEC for Social Development and the Ugu District Champion, as part of the Operation Sukuma Sakhe programme delivered the Keynote Address.
Top schools in the District that obtained 100 %, Top performing CMCs and Circuits, as well as Schools that obtained the most bachelor passes were honoured and awarded with Certificate of Excellence.
Venue: Ugu Sports and Leisure
Date: 25 April 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, visited KwaMgabo Primary School in Umhlumayo under the Uthukela District to monitor the quality of food distributed under the Department's National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP).
MEC Frazer had the opportunity to inspect the school kitchen, stock room and taste a spoon of delicious meal cooked to distribute to the learners.
Venue: KwaMgabo Primary School
Date: 25 April 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC of Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, as the Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) District Champion of the uThukela District first caucused chief leaders in a Boardroom and thereafter, addressed the esteemed gathering of Iziindunas, where she officially announced the handed-over allocation of backpay to the Iziindunas (tribal councillors) who resort under the uThukela District.
The handover ceremony took took place at the Mhlumayo Sport Field under the uThukela District.
In March 2023, the KwaZulu-Natal Executive Council took a conscious decision to conduct roadshows to eleven Districts to disseminate the information and to communicate the government decision to allocate R631 million for the back pay of iziNduna in KwaZulu-Natal.
The roadshows are led by MEC Champions and the central communication for these engagements is on the background and the plan in place (payment plan for current and terminated izinduna) to pay the money ONLY to the qualifying izinduna.
Venue: Mhlumayo Sport Field
Date: 25 April 2023
Today, The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, visited three schools, namely, JG Zuma High School, Inanda Comprehensive High School and Ekuthuleni Combined School to monitor the National School Nutrition Programme ( NSNP) in KwaMashu and Inanda under the Pinetown District.
MEC Frazer inspected the quality of the food that is being prepared.
She also had the opportunity to serve the school learners in a queue with piping hot nutritious meals.
Venue: JG Zuma High School in KwaMashu, Inanda Comprehensive High School, North of Durban and Ekuthuleni Combined School.
Date: 24 April 2023
Day 3 after the day's championship, witnessed the Closing Ceremony of the SA National Swimming Championship 2023.
The KwaZulu-Natal hosting Province ranked Number Two amongst the Nine Provinces, scooped a total of 167 Medals with 52 gold medals and the Gauteng Province ranked number One scooped 142 medals and 59 gold medals.
Venue: Kings Park Swimming Pool, Durban
Date: 23 April 2023
Day 2 began with heats in the morning and finals in the afternoon.
Team KZN has 129 swimmers, including GTM, both girls' and boys' categories.
Yesterday the day finished with participants scoping 41 medals, including 13 Gold, 11 Silver, and 17 Bronze.
Participants took part in the following swimming styles, namely, butterfly, medley relay, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle swimming.
Venue: Kings Park Swimming Pool, Durban.
Date: 22 April 2023
The Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) Cabinet Day took place today, 23 April 2023 in the Umkhanyakude District.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was deployed at Ward 10 and the
projects visited were as follows:
* Mahlungulu Clinic;
* Border Development Fish Farming project;
* Community engagement will be held at Mahlungulu Community Hall; and
* Nerve center was at Mbazwana RTI Offices.
All HoDs were deployed to their own Wards.
The KZNDOE HoD, Mr Nathi Ngcobo, was deployed in Ward 2 in Mbazwana and the
Projects to be visited are as follows:
* One home one garden;
* Agricultural project, macadamia farming; and
*Community engagement was held at Ward 3, Mbazwana Multi-purpose Center
Venue: Umkhanyakude District
Date: 23 April 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and KwaZulu-Natal Aquatics are hosting the National Primary and Secondary Schools Swimming Gala during the 21 to 23 April 2023 at the Kings Park Swimming Pool in Durban.
The KwaZulu-Natal Province welcomed 8 provinces across the country to participate in the Swimming Championship.
This Aquatics event is truly a multi-racial event, where you see athletes from all races groups completing together.
This Aquatics Competition is for participating schools within the Schools Sport Programme and is inclusive of learners from Special Schools with special needs.
On behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Ms Gugu Madlala, Chief Director of Social Enrichment programmes welcomed all participating provinces.
Day - 1 kicked off with an Official Opening Ceremony of the SA School National Swimming Championships 2023 and started off with heats.
Competing in the championship is Team KZN with 129 swimmers inclusive of girls and boys that will participate in the following swimming styles and strokes, namely; Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
Venue: Kings Park Swimming Pool in Durban.
Date: : 21 to 23 April 2023
Day 3 - Items on the programme of the final day of the NEAC Lekgotla were as follows:
Enhancing Accountability in Public Examinations by Mr B Loriston;
The Integrated Examination Computer System –Where to from here;
Discussion on presentation by All;
Summary of Workshop by Ms P Ogunbanjo; and
Closure and Way forward by Dr RR Poliah.
Venue : Elangeni Southern Sun Hotel Durban
Date : 18 – 20 April 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer presented the KZN Department of Education Budget Speech Vote 5 - 2023/2024 of R60 637 286 Billion in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg today.
Venue: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg
Date: 20 April 2023
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Day 2- Items on the programme were as follows:
Mother Tongue Based Bilingual Education – Implications for Assessment and National Examinations by Prof Makalela;
Reflections on National Examinations – A perspective from a long serving Superintendent General by Mr E Mosuwe, HOD: GP ED;
Quality Council Perspective on Public Examinations by Umalusi;
Are Public Examinations Accommodating Learners with Special Needs by Mr P Frans,
Examination and Assessment
WCape;
Report Back from 6 Commissions by 6 Groups;
Showcasing the KZN Province
• District Exams
• Independent Schools
• Special School by Dr R Penniston and KZN Team; and
KZN PED Special by Dr R Penniston and KZN Team.
Venue : Elangeni Southern Sun Hotel Durban
Date : 18 – 20 April 2023
The theme was: "Enhancing the current while keeping an eye on the horizon."
The NEAC Lekgotla Objectives are as follows:
The Lekgotla will focus on discussing and making firm recommendations relating to:
(a) Digitisation of Public examinations
(b) Eradicating Examination Irregularities’
(c) Compliance to `National Standards
(d) School Based Assessment
(e) The Assessment changes in Horison
(f) Improving Examination and Assessment Capacity
(g) Improving examination practices
Day 1- The official opening of the NEAC Lekgotla and welcome was conducted by the hosting KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Province, the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
The purpose of the Lekgotla was presented by Dr B Mthembu DDG Branch Curriculum Development.
The formal opening address was conducted by Mr HM Mweli Director-General, Department of Basic Education.
The Future of Public examinations and Assessment relating to the NSC – A perspective from an Academic by Prof L Ramrathan,
School of Education University of KwaZulu Natal.
The Examination and Assessment Landscape in South Africa. Where are we and where are we going to? By Dr RR Poliah
CD: NAPE
A Social Partner Perspective on Public Examination in South Africa - Teacher Unions /Labour Unions;
An international Perspective on Public Examinations - by Kenyan National Examination Council (KNEC) KNEC;
(a) Progress on Previous Lekgotla recommendations
(b) Guide to commission work Ms P Ogunbanjo
Commissions Breakaway
Commision 1:
Digitisation of Public Examinations
• Transfer of question papers from DBE to PEDs (first step)
• Electronic transfer of question papers from PEDs to learners
• Electronic Marking
• Item Banking
• Electronic Registration
• Electronic Certfications, Group 1;
Commision 2:
Eradicating Examination Irregularities
• Are examination irregularities getting out of control?
• The establishment of a national investigation unit
• From a reactive to a proactive approach
• Improving investigative skills
• Improving the conduct of hearings
• Sanctions, Group 2;
Commisions 3:
Compliance to National Standards
• Setting National Standards
• Interpretation of National Standards
• Support in the application of national standards
• Coordination at the various levels.
• Intelligent monitoring
• Feedback and Improvement Group 3;
Commisions 4
School Based Assessment;
• Conducting an audit of SBA systems
• The transition from moderation to quality assurance
• The need for improved training
• Exemplification
• Improving the quality and administration of PATs
• Improving the quality of Oral Assessment,
Group 4;
Commision 5 Improving Examination and Assessment Capacity
• Staff Capacity
• Organisational structure
• Exam costing
• Impact of digitisation on human resource capacity
• Skills enhancement, Group 5
Commision 6
The Assessment Changes in the Horizon;
• Competency/Skills Based Assessment
• The ill-effects of an Exam Driven system
• Greater focus on School Based Assessment
• Assessment for Learning (AfL)
• Improving the quality of national question papers Group 6
Venue: Elangeni Southern Sun Hotel
Durban
Date: 18 - 20 April 2023
The Department of Education, Umgungundlovu District in partnership with Umgungundlovu District Municipality, South African Youth Council and the KwaZulu Natal Christian Council hosted an Awards Ceremony to honor schools, educators and learners that have excelled in the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations.
Ms Andiswa Gcabashe from Ekupholeni Secondary School, Mr Dumisani Mkhize from Mconjwana High school and Ms Nosipho Hlongwane from Luthando High, have each been awarded a bursary to the value of R32 650.00 by Maximum Profit Recovery.
UMgungundlovu District Director, Mr Sqhamo Mabinza spoke on behalf of the KZN Department of Education and said, "I thank all stakeholders, who helped improve education in the district, through these incentives and interventions by our stakeholders, your support goes a long way."
These bursaries will support our learners, in pursuing a career at tertiary institutions thus giving them a bright future.
It will also help improve the quality of lives of their families."
Venue: UMgungundlovu District
Date: 17 April 2023
The Premier's Office in conjunction with the Department of Education's Pinetown District Office hosted a successful Crime Fighting Imbizo today.
The Imbizo was directed by the District Manager, Mr S Kheswa, which included Circuit Officials, SGBs, SMTs, sister departments, namely, the KZN Department of Health, by KZN Department of Safety Liaison and the KZN Department of Social Development, who engaged on a holistic discussion and approach to address social ills and challenges that faced schools in the Circuit.
Some of the topics on the agenda of the Crime Fighting Imbizo were as following:
Crime rate affecting schools;
High pregnancy rates;
Overcrowded schools; and
Water and sanitation in schools.
Venue: Dassenhoek Community Library Hall.
Date: 16th April 2023
The theme; Mathematics, the Vehicle to Foundational Skills for Universal Relevance
Day 2 - Involved speakers with specific topics, breakaway commissions, report back by commissions and an exhibition room that displayed books on Mathematics.
Catching up Learning Backlogs in Mathematics, by Ms Tracey Butchart – Reflective Learning;
In-service training for teachers. Use of technology in Mathematics classrooms
Shortcomings of teachers and subject advisors by Mrs Sue Southwood - Vula;
Shaya Izibalo Maths Institute by Mr Paul de Wet;
Statistics on participation of teachers and subject advisors. Benefits of taking part in AMESA activities and strategies to get more involvement by Mr CS Khanyile - AMESA Chairperson;
Statistics on participation of teachers and subject advisors. Benefits of taking part in AMESA activities and strategies to get more involvement by Mr CS Khanyile - AMESA Chairperson;
Statistics from Maths Olympiads. Support for teachers by Mr Patrick Rasehwete - SAMF; and
Panel discussion:
HEIs, SAMF, AMESA, HSRC, Vula, Shaya Izibalo Maths Institute by Prof M Khumalo - UNISA.
Venue: Elangeni Hotel, Durban.
Date: 12 - 14 April 2023
The theme; Mathematics, the Vehicle to Foundational Skills for Universal Relevance
Final Day 3 – Involved the following items on the programme:
Programme Director (A) Chief Director: Curriculum Development Programmes – Mr SD Manganye;
Recap from Day 2 Programme Director;
Report Back by Commissions
Commission 2:
Praxis in relation to Mathematics teaching and learner attainment by Paul De Wet;
Commission 3:
Mathematics in a digital era and beyond by Prof A Msomi – MUT;
Commission 4:
Monitoring and support for the teaching and learning of Mathematics by Dr P Mthembu – Wits;
Discussion by All; and
Way Forward (A) DDG and HoD;
Venue: Elangeni Hotel, Durban.
Date: 12 – 14 April 2023
Today, the Department of Mineral Resources & Energy in partnership with Sasol Foundation handed over Mobile Science Laboratory to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's uMkhanyakude District.
The Mobile Science Laboratory project is an initiative of the Sasol Foundation.
The mobile laboratory will be accessible to many schools that lack the equipment for science particularly schools located in disadvantaged communities.
This project is of vital importance to encourage learners to persue their studies in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.
Outlining the purpose of the day, Ms Noxolo Kahlana, Sasol Foundation Chairperson mentioned that Sasol is very committed in education all over the world.
Our business need engineer,
Mr Thami Mbanjwa, Chief Director in the Office of the Head of Department accepted the donation on behalf of KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
"The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is very pleased with the life changing programme, that will be available in our uMkhanyakude District by the kind donation of Sasol Foundation.
The District did well in the 2022 NSC Examinations and we are therefore, hopeful that this will also contribute in the positive results for 2023 NSC Examinations.
We urge our beneficiaries to use this Mobile Science Laboratory with utmost care," said Mr Mbanjwa.
Venue: Sisizakele Special School
District: UMkhanyakude
Date: 13 April 2023
The theme; Mathematics, the Vehicle to Foundational Skills for Universal Relevance
Day 1 - The purpose of the Summit was presented by the KZN Department of Education, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
The Keynote Address was delivered by the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Other speakers and their topics for the day were:
National perspective on the status of Mathematics in the Basic Education Sector by Mr S Tlhabane - DBE;
Overall patterns on learner participation and performance (Grade 1 – 12) including Girl learners by Dr R.C Penniston – Chief Director: Examinations, Assessment and Quality Assurance;
TIMSS performance and Diagnostic Report by Andrea Juan - HSRC;
Content gaps identified by HEIs from learners they receive from DoE by Mr Yougan Aungamuthu - UKZN;
Mathematics - Learning through play by Henré Benson - VVOB;
Demystifying/Decolonising Mathematics by Prof M Mkhize – UKZN;
Reskilling of teachers: Courses offered at UKZN, requirements and curriculum offered for BEd and PGCE students by Prof S Bansilal - UKZN;
Prerequisites to enter programmes in school of education
Curriculum offered for pre-service training programmes by Dr C.N Mthiyane - DUT;
In-service training for teachers,
Use of technology in Mathematics classrooms shortcomings of teachers and subject advisors by Mrs Sue Southwood - Vula;
Shaya Izibalo Maths Institute by Paul de Wet;
Statistics on participation of teachers and subject advisors.
Benefits of taking part in AMESA activities and strategies to get more involvement by Mr C.S. Khanyile – AMESA Chairperson;
Statistics from Maths Olympiads.
Support for teachers by Mr Patrick Rasehwete - SAMF; and
Panel discussion:
HEIs, SAMF, AMESA, HSRC, Vula, Shaya Izibalo Maths Institute by Prof M Khumalo - UNISA
Please see the programme attached for the order of the day, with regards to speakers and topics for the 3-Day Summit.
Venue: Elangeni Hotel, Durban.
Date: 12 - 14 April 2023
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School Site Visit and Inspection of River Crossing Bridge
Today, the KZN Department of Education Officials conducted a site visit and inspection of Ohlange High School in iNanda.
They, thereafter, proceed to Ephephethweni in Inanda for an assessment of the river crossing bridge by learners to school.
Venue: Ohlange High School and Ephephethweni area.
Date: 11 April 2023
The results of the Awards Ceremony:
Fair play
Team Algeria
Top scorer
Team Tanzania
Best player Award
Kagiso Malope (jersey no. 7), Clapham High School, South Africa.
The Winners
Girls
3rd place Scan Aid - Gambia
2nd place Ecole Omar IBN Khatab-Morroco
1st place Fountain Gate School - Tanzania
The Winners
Boys
3rd place Salima Secondary - Malawi
2nd Place Clapham High School - South Africa
1st place C.S. Ben Sekou Sylla - Guinee
Venue : Sugar Ray Stadium
Date : 08 April 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer joined Good Friday Service in Umshwathi.
MEC Frazer, joined the congregants of the Great Army of Jehovah Ministries, in KwaSwayimane, under uMshwathi Municipality, for their Annual Good Friday Service today.
The annual service is observed by Christians in commemoration of the crucifixion and departure of Jesus Christ.
Speaking during today's service, MEC Frazer, said the Easter Service presented an opportunity for Christians to reflect on their faith and thank the Lord for their blessings.
MEC Frazer appealed to churches across KwaZulu-Natal to pray for a safe reopening of schools next week and a prosperous academic year ahead.
Amongst the dignitaries who attended the Good Friday service was the Deputy Mayor of uMgungundlovu District Municipality, Councillor Sibongile Dlamini-Mabaso.
Venue: The Great Army of Jehovah Ministries, KwaSwayimane, uMshwathi LM.
Date: 07 April 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer met with a Core Team representing outgoing NSNP Food Handlers today in her Boardroom. They were accompanied by the provincial secretary of the KZN COSATU.
Venue: MEC'S Boardroom, 4th Floor, Anton Lembede Building, Education House, 247 Burger Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 06 April 2023.
Day-1 The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer together with the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo were part of the official opening kick off at the CAF African Schools Football Championship held at the King Zwelithini Stadium in uMlazi, South of Durban.
Venue: King Zwelithini Stadium in uMlazi.
Date : 05 - 08 April 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education ranked number 6 out of the country's 9 Provinces in the SA Primary Schools Athletics Championships.
The Province of KwaZulu-Natal scooped 11 Medals: 5 bronze, 2 silver and 4 gold.
"Congratulations to all the provinces for their active participation in this championship event said the KZN MEC for Education Ms, Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Germiston Athletic Stadium
Date: 02 April to 05 April 2023
Team KZN has 120 competitors from both disciplines Mainstream & LSEN and has won a total of 10 medals so far, including 2 Gold Medal, 2 Silver Medals, and 6 Bronzes Medals, on Day 4 of the prestigious event held in the Germiston Athletics Stadium.
Venue: Germiston Athletic Stadium
Date: 02 - 05 April 2023
Ministerial send off event for Edendale Technical High School Girls' Soccer Team to compete at the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup
Outlining the purpose of the send off event, Ms Weziwe Hadebe highlighted the aim was
to congratulate and acknowledge Edendale Technical School Girls' Soccer Team Champions previous and current achievements, namely;
1. Being the National Winner in December 2021
2. Being the 2nd runner up in February 2022 against Morocco held in the DRC in Continental Championship; and
3. Being winners for the COSAFA Championship held in Malawi in October 2022.
"Congratulations for your winning, you have made football not just a sport but a passion for you, you should feel proud and we honor every team member for your heroic work, your hard work, dedication for sport has paid off and thank you for putting South Africa but more especially our KZN Province on the map.
We, today wish Edendale Girls Team well as they will be participating and competing in CAF African Schools Football Championship next week. "Our wish for you is that, believe in yourselves, push your limits, and do whatever it takes to conquer your goals," said Ms Hadebe, DDG
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the Keynote Speaker during the event.
In her address, MEC Frazer said, "I am proud to stand here and commend the excellence of these young women who have not only showcased their school, but their community, KZN Province and the country with distinction."
MEC Frazer concluded by quoting words of one of the soccer greats, Pele, who once said, ‘Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and, most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.’
Venue: Ntos Boutique Hotel, Durban North.
Date: 02 April 2023
The Department of Sport, Art and Culture in partnership with Department of Basic Education and Gauteng Department of Sport, Art and Culture and Recreation hosted the South African Schools Athletic National High School Track & Field Championships in Gauteng Province.
Venue: Germiston Athletic Stadium
Date: 02 - 05 April 2023
Presentation of Teams, Clapham High School and
Edendale Technical High School by Mr Ngwenya
President of SAFA KwaZulu-Natal.
The Keynote Address was delivered by Hon. NG “Zizi” Kodwa,
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.
Venue: Malibu Conference Room
Garden Court South Beach.
Date: 4 April 2023
The KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo in attendance of the HeadCom Meeting hosted by the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria.
This meeting is chaired by the Director-General and all nine Head of Education Departments are in attendance.
Venue: Pretoria
Date: 04 April 2023
School Rationalization and Re-Alignment Process Support Meeting conducted by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education
A school Rationalization and Re-Alignment Process Support Meeting was held with all District Representatives today.
The meeting was conducted by W.N. Hadebe, Deputy Director General (Acting) of the Institutional Development Support for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Venue: Royal Hotel in Durban
Date: 31 March 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education held a Special Meeting with all School Principals in the King Cetshwayo District to Outline Critical Departmental Programmes for the 2023 School Academic Year.
Venue: Brakenham Primary School in Richards Bay.
Date: 31 March 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer has paid tribute to an extraordinary leader in the education sector in KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Mnikathi, of Asibemunye High School, under the Umgungundlovu District.
Delivering her keynote address during Mr Mnikathi’s farewell party, MEC Frazer described the retiring principal as a champion for education, who is leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence at Asibemunye.
“Mr Mnikathi fought to protect every learner’s right to learn because he firmly believed that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserved access to quality education, that will prepare them for a successful future”, remarked MEC Frazer.
MEC Frazer said, she was honoured to be part of celebrating Mr Mnikathi’s remarkable career in education. She thanked him for his valuable contribution to the education sector in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: Golden Horse Casino, Pietermaritzburg
Date: 30 March 2023
The KZN Department of Education held a successful meeting with officials from the eThekwini Metro to resolve the disconnection of essential services, namely, electricity and water in two Head Offices and two District Offices located within the eThekwini Metro.
A favourable outcome emerged at the joint meeting, the water and electricity services have been reconnected to the affected offices.
Venue: eThekweni Metro Offices.
Date: 30 March 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer and the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo in KwaZulu-Natal commissioned a delegation led by the DDG, Acting, Mr MJ Mazibuko, Curriculum Management and Delivery to undertake a study tour of the Northern Cape Department of Education on their School Online-Admissions System.
The KZN delegation undertook a study tour of their Head Office, Francis Baard District and at school level, to cover its value chain, which started on 27th March and will end today, 30th March 2023.
The Team also visited the Call-Centre and a Walk-About of the Centre for a brief intersection on how the system is managed from Head Office, District and School perspective.
As we aim to eliminate the archaic admission approach or system that forced parents to queue for long hours to secure placement of their children and ensure, that the admission process is fair to everyone regardless of their social class.
The study tour was a huge success and lessons learned from NCDoE Online Admission System will be shared with Top Management.
Venue: NCDoE
Date: 29 March 2023
The KZN Department of Education's Directorate : Early Childhood Development, Director: Mrs T. Vilakazi convened a meeting with the Department of Basic Education and FinCEED from Finland to brief the two partners, which took place today.
The objective of the meeting was to update FinCEED experts about the state of Early Childhood Development in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal Region.
Venue: Education House, Anton Lembede Building, Ground Floor Boardroom, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 29 March 2023
The KZN Provincial Government led by the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube supported by Cabinet Colleagues, including the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer and officials were in action during the OSS Cabinet Day held in the UGU District today.
The Cabinet Day site visit started at the Nkulu Hall for a morning briefing and thereafter, site inspections at the following venues, namely;
1) D1084 Road project;
2) Zuzingcebo High School;
3) Thonjeni Clinic;
4) KwaSikhosane - One home one garden;
5) War Room -Wosiyane Sports Complex; and
6) Community Engagement at the Wosiyane Sports Complex.
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer first's visit was at Bhekanyuswa Crèche
to handover toys to the excited children.
One home one garden,
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Fraser handed over agricultural implements and SRD to the Skhosana family. Their challenge is
the shortage of water.
Mr Skhosana has planted Macademia nuts and he needs more support from the Department of Agriculture.
Also in action at the OSS Cabinet Day was the Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: UGU District
Date: 29 March 2023
Day-1 The VVOB - South Africa in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Centre for the Advancement of Science & Mathematics Education (Casme) and Lego Foundation, will conduct a 2-Day Blend Symposium Seminar from 28 to 29 March 2023.
The Objectives of the Workshop is aimed at offering an opportunity to the KwaZulu -Natal Department of Education and VVOB to share the learnings from the Blend Pilot Project, expanding the reach of Learning Mathematics Through Play by dissemination of research, guidelines and online course.
Others partners involved in the Symposium were the South African Council for Educators (SACE), National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) and Jikimfundo / PILO.
Venue: Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel in Durban
Date: 28 - 29 March 2023
Mr Freedom Ndinisa, Accounting Subject Advisor under the UGU District hosted an Accounting Content and Methodology Workshop held at the Scottsburg High School this weekend.
The Accounting subject has been number 1 for the past 6 years and at District level was number 1 for the past 5 years.
As a Department of Education, we are proud of Mr Freedom Ndinisa's efforts in ensuring the subject is ranked number 1 in the District", said, the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Scottsburg High School
Date: 26 March 2023
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) hosted its 6th Annual Matric Excellence Awards Ceremony and to also honour schools that obtained above 90% in the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations (NSC), held at the Station Urban Event Space in Durban.
Guest Speaker at the Matric Excellent Award Ceremony was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Station Urban Event Space in Durban.
Date: 24 March 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Education Portfolio Committee held a meeting on the Department’s Annual Performance Plan (APP) and the Budget Layout for the Year 2023/2024, that took place at Durban Girls High School in Umbilo.
Also leading the discussions at the KwaZulu-Natal Education Portfolio Committee was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, supported by the KZNDOE HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: Durban Girls High School
Date: 24 March 2023
Today, the KZNDOE Chief Director for Social Cohesion, Miss G. Madlala met with Mr. Njokwe, Acting Principal of Edendale Technical School, and the School Sport Team in PMB.
The meeting discussed, prepared and coached the Edendale Technical School Ladies Soccer team, that will represent the KwaZulu-Natal Province in the CAF African Schools Football Championship Finals.
The championship finals will take place at the Durban's King Zwelithini Stadium during 5 to 8 April 2023.
Venue: Edendale Technical School
Date: 23 April 2023
Today, the Phumelela Circuit Management Centre (CMC) hosted an Awards Ceremony for Secondary and Primary schools within the Circuit.
The purpose of the ceremony was to celebrate best achieved results by learners, teachers, principals and also to award schools that obtained a 100% pass, top schools in the CMC as well as the most improved schools, in the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations.
Venue: Arena Park Regional Hall, Chatsworth
Date: 23 March 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer presented the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Budget Speech Vote 2023/2024.
Hearing of the Education Budget Vote 5 was held in the Chambers of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Administrative Building in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue: KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Administrative Building in Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 23 March 2023
As part of the programmes to improve the education outcomes in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, the KZN
Department of Education started its accountability sessions programme.
The aim of the programme is to do away with the 40% below category of performance in the National Senior Certificate Examinations.
During this programme, Circuit Managers and Principals of schools that attained below 40% will present their turn around strategies before the leadership of the Department.
After having analysed the 2023 March Common Tests, the Leadership of the Department, led by the MEC, is going to visit all the affected Districts individually, to continue with the second and third leg of the Accountability Sessions.
In his closing remarks to the Accountability Session, the Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo said that these sessions are there to empower the T40 Schools by offering them strategies on the way forward to improve the delivery of quality education and pass rate with the Class of 2023 in the NSC Examinations.
“This is a clear indication that this programme is bearing the much desired results and we are going to intensify it until there is no school that attains below 40% in our Province,” said MEC Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Anton Lembede Mathematics and Science Academy, La Mercy.
Date: 16 March 2023
The Class of 2022 under the uMgungundlovu District scored the biggest improvement of 7.6% compared to its performance in previous years.
The UMgungundlovu District Matric Class of 2022 obtained a Pass Rate of 84.1%.
Outlining the purpose of the day, Mr Siqhamo Mabinza, the District Director for Umgungundlovu District, thanked educators for their dedication and hard work in ensuring that learners receive quality education and produce quality results.
"Today, we are here to acknowledge and thank our educators and learners for their hard work. We also thank all our stakeholders for their unwavering support in ensuring that our schools are supported.
The target pass rate for the Class of 2023 is always 100% but the minimum is 90%, we want to get to the top 10 of the country. Through collective hard work, this can be achieved," concluded Mr Mabinza.
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer congratulated the District for their vision of a 100% pass in the Class of 2023 and for their outstanding performance in the 2022 NSC Examinations.
Venue: Pietermaritzburg City Hall
Date: 16 March 2023
The National Assembly (NA) Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is leading a South African Parliamentary Delegation to the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Manama, Bahrain.
The five-day session of the 133-year-old multilateral organisation will take place at the Exhibition World Bahrain from 11 to 15 March 2023.
The multilateral organisation of 178 Parliaments is scheduled to be attended by representatives of 110 Parliaments, including delegations from countries in conflict situations.
The Assembly will be held under the theme, 'Promoting peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance'.
The theme is informed by evidence that the world is at its lowest ebb of peacefulness in over 15 years because of a series of conflicts, including the War in Ukraine.
As part of the high powered Women Parliamentary Delegation was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Manama, Bahrain
Date: 15 March 2023
Event: The Provincial SASA-KZN Secondary Schools Athletics Championships.
Today, the Provincial SASA-KZN Secondary Schools Athletics Championships took place at the Umsunduzi Athletics Sports Field in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue : Umsunduzi Athletics Sports Field.
Date: 10 March 2023
Event: 3-Day KZNDOE ILembe District Strategic Planning Session.
Day 2 - The KZN Department of Education ILembe District hosted a 3-Day Strategic Planning Session held at the Gingindlovu Circuit in the KwaDukuza CMC.
The purpose of the workshop was to reflect on the 2022 pass rate and to device a plan to improve the percentage pass rate in the 2023 National Senior Certificate Examinations.
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn - Umhlanga
Date: 10 March 2023
Day-1, The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education hosted a 2-Day Induction Workshop for appointed Junior Managers.
The workshop covered a variety of topics, namely, strategic management, teacher development, KZNDoE legal framework as well as the Department's organisational structure.
Among the many topics covered, the KZNDOE HOD, Mr GN Ngcobo highlighted the challenges, that are prevalent currently, such as school functionality and the timeous sharing of information and important events, to ensure matters of urgency are dealt with swiftly.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel, Musgrave
Date: 9-10 March 2022
The KZN Department of Education hosted an Early Childhood Development
(ECD) Function Shift Workstream Leaders Meeting with Districts GET-TLS CESs held at the Provincial Teacher Development Academy in Umbilo, Durban.
Venue: Provincial Teacher Development Academy, Boardroom, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date: 09 March 2023
Today, the KZN Department of Education, (KZNDOE) in collaboration with the KZN Department of Sports, Art and Culture (DSAC) hosted a National Symbol Workshop held at the Education Centre under the Amajuba District.
This workshop engagement is aimed at reviving the culture of schools sport, arts and culture in all schools across the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
During the session, Mr Ndumiso Hlongwa from the DSAC conducted a presentation on the Young Patriots programme in partnership with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), which aims to engage young people and youth to build a social cohesion in all areas of sports, arts, culture and heritage.
Venue: Education Centre under the Amajuba District.
Date: 09 March 2023
The KZN Department of Education together with the KZN Department of Sports, Arts and Culture demonstrated the hosting of the South African National Flag at Siyamukela High School in the Amajuba District.
Venue: Siyamukela High School, Madadeni
Date: 09 March 2023
Day 1 - The KZN Department of Education ILembe District hosted a 3-Day Strategic Planning Session held at the Gingindlovu Circuit in the KwaDukuza CMC.
The purpose of the workshop was to reflect on the 2022 pass rate and to device a plan to improve the percentage pass rate in the 2023 National Senior Certificate Examinations.
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn - Umhlanga
Date: 09 March 2023
The King Cetwayo District hosted its 2022 Matric Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner to celebrate and congratulate school principals that have achieved a pass rate of 80 -100% in the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations.
Venue : Cloud 7 Lifestyle in Empangeni
Date : 08 March 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education (KZNDOE) hosted an urgent Special Schools Meeting to address the challenges raised by SANASE, Special Schools’ Association.
The meeting was Chaired by the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and supported by relevant Directorates of the Department.
Venue : Provincial Teacher Development Academy, Boardroom, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date : 08 March 2023
National Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga together with Education MECs today visited the Makgoe
family in Bloemfontein.
The visit followed the tragic untimely passing on of Free State Education MEC, Dr Tate Makgoe
in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The Free State Premier, Mr Mxolisi Dukwana also accompanied the Minister and her delegation to
the family home after a briefing held at the Premier’s Offices.
Venue: 2 Wekkie Saayman St, Bloemfontein
Date: 06 March 2023
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education in collaboration with the KZN Department of Sports, Arts and Culture hosted the National Symbols MOA Workshop held today, 3rd March 2023 at the Umzinto Hall.
The purpose of the MoA Workshop is to improve the partnership and collaboration for the implementation of Sport, Arts and Culture in public schools under the control of the KZN Department of Education.
Mr J.W. Mthethwa, Director: Co-Curricular Directorate in outlining the overview of the workshop, highlighted the importance of knowing who we are as the country.
"Today we are here to remind ourselves about our rich culture.
Each country has its own national symbols that has to be respected. In South Africa we have our own flag which symbolises unity.
Therefore, the clear intent is to implement a well-coordinated and integrated school sport, arts and culture programme in all schools and communities.
This programme also aims to revive the culture of school sport, arts and culture in all schools across the Province of KwaZulu-Natal and help identify talent from an early age", said Mthethwa.
During the workshop National Symbols which are divided into four categories were discussed namely:
1. Primary National Symbols which involve National Flag, National Anthem and Preamble;
2. Secondary National Symbols which represents beauty;
3. National orders are the highest awards that a country, through its President, bestows on its citizens and eminent foreign nationals;
4. Living heritage which represents animals and plants.
"The National Symbols Workshop was a huge success with two Government Departments working in union in promoting South Africa's National Symbols in schools.
I fully support this join venture to revive the culture of school sport, arts and culture in all schools across the Province of KwaZulu-Natal and help identify talent from an early age ", said KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Umzinto Hall.
Date: 03 March 2023
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer attended the Standing Committee on Public Accounts hearing today, Thursday 2 March 2023.
A number of issues relating to the management of finances for the Department of Education were discussed and resolutions were taken.
Some of the matters discussed include the issue of the relentless budget cuts that the Department of Education has had to contend with and the cost cutting measures that have been implemented while making every effort to ensure that the Department’s core function, which is curriculum delivery, is not negatively impacted.
MEC Frazer thanked the Committee for its guidance and for supporting the Department in its pursuit to provide quality teaching and learning in over 6000 schools across KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: Ascot Inn, Pietermaritzburg
Date: 2 March 2023
After decades of loyalty to duty in education, Mr TT Mthembu as the Circuit Manager for Durban Central CMC Team finally said his goodbyes today to colleagues.
Mr TT Mthembu built a legacy in education and quickly rising up in the ranks, worked tirelessly as the principal of Zwelibanzi High School, putting the school on the map achieving a 100 percent pass for many years in a row.
As the Circuit Manager he enthused city schools to go the extra mile, including Durban Girls High that attained a 100 percent pass for over 25 years.
The schools under his circuit are in great demand for admissions, which, he managed extremely well.
Mr TT Mthembu together with his Durban Central CMC Team used to work late into the evening attending to parents in long queues.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer thanked Mr TT Mthembu for working around the clock to provide quality education. She wished him a Happy Retirement and good health.
Venue: Durban Central Circuit
Date: 28 February 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education in collaboration with the KZN Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) will be hosting the primary, secondary and ESEN schools Athletes Championship.
The newly established Local Organisational Committee (LOC) will oversee the three Championships.
Venue: Umsunduzi Athletics Stadium
Date: 27 February 2023
The Provincial Education Labour Relations Council (PELRC) in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s Human Resources Development Directorate hosted the Teacher Well-being Seminar which took place at Marburg Secondary School.
The theme was, “Educator Well-being to ensure quality teaching and learning in the KZN Department of Education.
In his opening remarks as the Programme Director, Mr VB Maphumulo the Acting Director for EHRD highlighted the importance of such platforms where educators are given an opportunity to raise challenges pertaining to psycho social issues as well as teaching and learning environments in order to gain common understanding on such issues.
"This platform will assist us to raise issues affecting teaching and learning with the aim to resolve them and ensure that we go back and ensure that we provide quality teaching and learning to our Learners."
Venue : Marburg Secondary School in Port Shepstone, under the UGU District.
Date: 24 February 2023
2-Day KZN State of the Province Address
Day 2 - The Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, the Honourable, Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube delivered her madien State of the Province Address during the Official Opening of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature at the Oval Stadium in Pietermaritzburg.
The Premier's SOPA focussed on pertinent issues affecting the province: like crime, load shedding, youth unemployment, revival and renewal of the economy and many others.
#KZNSOPA2023
Venue: Oval Stadium in Pietermaritzburg
Date: 23-24 February 2023
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2-Day KZN State of the Province Address
Day 1 - His Majesty, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini was the Keynote Speaker at Official Opening of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature.
His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini officially delivered his first KZN Legislature Opening Address since his coronation eyibanjwe ngonyaka owedlule.
In his address to the KZN Provincial Legislature, His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini slammed GBV.
Dressed in traditional garb also was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer present with Cabinet Colleagues.
Day 2 - Tomorrow, the KZN Premier, Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube will deliver her State of the Province Address. #KZNSOPA2023
Venue: Oval Stadium in Pietermaritzburg
Date: 23-24 February 2023
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The Amajuba District celebrated their 85.5% Matric Pass Rate in the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations, which took place at Ferrum High School.
The Excellent Awards Function will honour teachers and schools.
Venue: Ferrum High School in Newcastle.
Date: 23 February 2023
The Provincial Education Labour Relations Council (PELRC) in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s Human Resources Development Directorate hosted the Teacher Well-being Seminar that took place at Sarel Cilliers High School in the uMzinyathi District.
The theme was, “Educator Well-being to ensure quality teaching and learning in the KZN Department of Education.
The KZNDOE'S DDG Corporate Management, Adv Bheki Masuku opened and addressed the Teacher Well-being Seminar.
Venue : Sarel Cilliers High School, Glencoe, under the uMzinyathi District.
Date: 23 February 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer today attended a Standing Committee Meeting of the Education Portfolio Committee held in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature in PMB.
The meeting was Chaired by Hon. Sifiso Sonjica, the Chairperson of the Education Portfolio Committee.
Also in attendance with the MEC were the DDGs of the Department of Education, responding to questions raised at the meeting.
Venue: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg
Date: 21 February 2023
The DBE in collaboration with the KZN Department of Education launched the Grade R Interactive Workbooks and Digital Library and ELearning Project at Mnamatha Primary School.
Curious Learners are excited using the DBE digital Interactive Workbooks seen in action.
They are also engaged in peer teaching & collaboration seen in action.
They are part of the 21 schools in the DBE Digital Library and ELearning Project.
The DBE also supported the Grade 7 in the DBE Digital Library and ELearning Project.
Venue : Mnamatha Primary School.
Date: 20 February 2023
The event was hosted by Inkosi Phathisizwe Luthuli in collaboration with the KZN Department of Education, which was held at the luthuli Royal House.
Representing the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education was the Chief Director, District Operations, Ms TA Gumede.
Venue: Luthuli Royal House, UMlazi District, Mgababa.
Date : 17 February 2023
Schools that achieved 100 pass, principals, educators and Matriculants in the Class of 2022 Matric NSC Examinations were confered with Certificates of Excellence at an Awards Ceremony held at Greenheights Primary School in Phoenix today.
Venue : Greenheights Primary School
Date : 17 February 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has taken the initiative, a major step in ushering and positively influencing a new organisational work culture that embraces technology as the key driver of agility, mobility and effectiveness, remarked the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
This initiative will also directly assist the Department of Education in accelerating the implementation of ICT modernization plan and support amongst many, an ICT infused Academic Improvement Plan.
The roll-out of laptops will benefit the education system including subject advisers, circuit managers, social workers and district management teams across the Province in the Department's 12 Districts working closest to the local communities.
The KZN Department of Education IT Directorate, today handed-over laptops to officials at the Provincial Teacher Development Academy at Dokkies in Durban.
Venue: Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date: 17 February 2023
The purpose of the meeting was to make a proposal for consideration by the Head of Department in respect of the establishment of a Teacher Development and Curriculum Management Forum.
The focus of the forum would be to enhance the planning and implementation of the National Strategy for Learner Attainment by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Venue : Anton Lembede MST Academy, Durban
Date : 15 February 2023
Day-2 The DDG, Corporate Management Branch, Adv Bheki Masuku chaired the Transversal Task Team Meeting held in Estcourt.
The purpose of the Day-1 Meeting was to kick start the process on implementing the Department of Education's Policy on the Transformation of the Schooling System (TSS).
The purpose of the Day-2 Meeting was to consult with principals and SGB chairpersons of small and non-viable schools in uThukela district.
The Transformation of the Schooling System policy aims to ensure that quality education that is delivered in accessible, well- resourced and safe facilities.
Regardless of the size of the school, the Department has an obligation to provide adequate number of teachers, sufficient LTSM and appropriate facilities with sufficient classrooms and other functional spaces.
The DDG, Adv Bheki Masuku was accompanied by the Acting DDG, Infrastructure, Development Services, Ms Weziwe Habebe.
Also on the agenda of the meeting was a question and comment session that gave clarity and clear understanding to the purpose and expected outcomes of the meeting.
Venue : Estcourt High School
Date: 14-15 February 2023
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer, and the KZN Department of Education Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, have hailed principals and educators for their leadership at schools that performed well during the 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examinations in the UThukela District.
UThukela District recorded a significant improvement of 5.4% in 2022 NSC Examinations from 74.6% in 2021 to 80% in 2022.
MEC Frazer also congratulated 12 schools in the UThukela, which achieved a 100% pass rate.
Speaking during the Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony held in Wembezi today, MEC Frazer told all district officials and principals that more work needs to be done to ensure that no leaner is left behind when it comes to their academic progression.
“As principals you have a patriotic duty to mould the next generation of leaders, people who will take this country forward and come up with inventions that will address the challenges that we face as a nation," said MEC Frazer.
The Deputy Chairperson for the KwaZulu-Natal House of Traditional Leaders, INkosi NWS Sithole, who was a special guest at the Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony, expressed his appreciation for a job well done by the top achieving schools.
Venue: Wembezi Community Hall, Escourt.
Date: 14 February 2023
The DDG, Corporate Management Branch, Adv Bheki Masuku chaired the Transversal Task Team Meeting held in Estcourt this morning.
The purpose of the meeting is to kick start the process on implementing the Department of Education's Policy on the Transformation of the Schooling System (TSS).
The DDG, Adv Bheki Masuku was accompanied by the Acting DDG, Infrastructure, Development Services, Ms Weziwe Habebe.
Venue : Estcourt High School
Date: 14 February 2023
The meeting was chaired by Mr Mbongiseni Mazibuko, DDG for Curriculum Management & Support.
Discussion: Presentation on the Implementation of e-Platforms by the Office of the Premier as mandated by the Director-General.
Venue: Anton Lembede MST Academy
Date: 14 February 2023
It's festivities galore, after a great performance in the NSC Examinations Results last year, the uMkhanyakude District hosted a huge celebration to thank the officials for a great job.
The VIP guest was the KZN Department of Education Head of Department, Mr GN Ngcobo, who congratulated all the District Officials for flying high the Flag of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Venue: Khulani Special School
Date: 13 February 2023
The Umshwathi Municipality, under the leadership of its Mayor Councillor GM Zondi in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education hosted a successful Matric Awards Ceremony to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of 10 schools, educators and leaners.
The Umshwathi Municipality have 23 High Schools under the Umgungundlovu District.
The following Top Ten performing schools were acknowledged by the Umshwathi Municipality, namely:
1. Wartburg Kirchdof Secondary School, 100% Pass;
2. Gaju Secondary School, 100% pass;
3. Senzosabasha Secondary School, 100% pass;
4. Trustfeed Secondary School, 95.6% pass
5. St Josephs Secondary School, 92.3% pass;
6. Sibongumusa Secondary School, 91.8% pass;
7. Swayimana Secondary School, 91.5% pass.
8. Masijabule Secondary School, 90.5% pass.
9. Mpolweni Secondary School, 90.4% pass; and
10. Ingqayizivele Secondary School, 87.5%.
Venue: Breeze In
Date: 10 February 2023
A very successful 2-Day Strategic Planning Workshop came to an end with the closing remarks by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo on Friday, 10 February 2023.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel in Umhlanga
Date: 09-10 February 2023
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer, today attended a Church Service for academics, educators, learners and students, which took place at the Covenant Fellowship Church International (CFCI) in Durban.
Speaking to the congregants during the Church Service, MEC Frazer commended Apostle Collins Dhlomo for the excellent job done by the leaders of the church in bringing learners and students closer to God through the various educational initiatives of the CFCI.
“We always depend on the wise scriptural word of God and on our church leaders to help us overcome challenges we face in life,” said MEC Frazer.
She encouraged academics and educators to keep up the sterling work in shaping the current and future professionals, who will one day lead the nation and conglomerates.
MEC Frazer further congratulated the Matric Class of 2022 for progressing to the next level of their academic endeavours. She cautioned them, that the journey they embarking on is more challenging and requires them to be more disciplined and focused on their studies.
“For many of our 2022 Matriculants and graduates getting their certificates means they are a step closer to breaking a generational curse of poverty that has gripped their families for years. I want to remind you today that God is on your side, and He loves you, so never give up, no matter what the circumstances are along the way”, remarked MEC Frazer.
Venue: Covenant Fellowship Church International, Durban.
Date: 12 February 2023
The KZN Department of Education hosted a 2-Day Strategic Planning Workshop that is being held at the Coastlands Hotel in Umhlanga.
Officially opening the Strategic Planning Session was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Also leading the discussion of the first session of the Workshop was the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
The theme for the workshop is, exploring the risk adjustment to strategic planning.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel in Umhlanga
Date: 09-10 February 2023
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Commission time at the 2-Day Strategic Planning Workshop.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel in Umhlanga
Date: 09-10 February 2023
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The MEC for Education in KwaZulu Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer, has hailed Isinyabusi Technical High School’s Class of 2022 and educators.
She was speaking during the school’s Matric Excellence Awards Ceremony, which was held today, 10 February 2023, in Mandeni, ILembe District.
MEC Frazer commended the excellent work done by both educators and learners which resulted in Isinyabusi obtaining a second consecutive 100% pass rate.
The school had 200 candidates sitting for the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations.
MEC Frazer further hailed all the stakeholders, especially the community, for protecting the school from criminal elements and providing all the support whenever it is needed.
“The results that you have achieved in the 2022 Matric Examinations, a 100 % pass rate, must be an example to all neighbouring schools in this area”, said MEC Frazer.
Venue: KwaChili Sports Ground, Mandeni.
Date: 10 February 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was invited to attend a Church Service today at Full Gospel Church, in EMahhashini, Wembezi, Escourt.
MEC Frazer thanked the congregation and commended their resilience in the up-keep of their families despite their very difficult economic circumstances.
The widows received food hampers as a token of appreciation for shouldering and heading their household in taking good care of their families.
Venue: Full Gospel Church, eMahhashini, in Wembezi
Date: 11 February 2023
Day-1 Third Session, the Facilitator was the DDG: Corporate Management, Adv. Bheki Masuku.
The presentations from this session include; Teacher Supply, Demand and Retention, Embracing Technology in teaching and learning.
Venue: Coastlands Hotel in Umhlanga
Date: 09-10 February 2023
Today, Wednesday, 8th of February 2023, the KZNDOE SGB Roadshow started on a high note at the Department's Amajuba District in Northern Natal.
The purpose of the roadshow is to mobilize school principals and the SGB chairpersons to work towards ensuring stability at schools.
This can be easily achieved by implementing the policies and directives of the KZN Department of Education diligently and creating a conducive environment for the delivery of quality education.
Presentations were made on various areas including management and governance to a very attentive audience.
The expected outcomes is to minimise or eradicate incidences that will disrupt teaching and learning with a sharp focus on the core business.
The Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo Chaired the First Senior Management Meeting for the academic year 2023, that took place at the Provincial Teacher Development Academy at Dokkies.
Venue:Main Hall, Dokkies, 321 ZK Mathews Rd, Umbilo.
Date: 08 February 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer swiftly intervenes at Skofill Secondary School.
It is alleged that a group of learners engaged in a fight on Friday, 3 February 2023. An educator who tried
to diffuse the situation was also allegedly assaulted.
MEC Frazer convened an urgent meeting with all relevant stakeholders at Skofill Secondary School today,
07 February 2023. Due to the seriousness of the matter at the school, representatives from the Dr
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality, Local Traditional Authorities and members of the community
were part of the meeting.
During the meeting, MEC Frazer received a report indicating that the school has a shortage of desks in
some of the classrooms. This was reported to be the cause of the tensions between learners as they
allegedly fought over the available desks.
MEC Frazer unequivocally condemned the alleged violent incident at Skofill Secondary School. She also
issued a directive that all the required desks and chairs to be delivered to Skofill Secondary School before
the 17th of February 2023. She further directed that two mobile classrooms to be delivered to the school
before the end of February 2023.
The leadership of the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality and Local Traditional Authorities as
well as the community also made a commitment to help the SAPS to protect the school from vandals.
Venue: Skoffil Secondary School located in the Suburb of
Kilmun
Town,
Underberg under the Harry Gwala District.
Date: 07 February 2023
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer met with the Learner Transport Directorate on issues pertaining to Learner Transport.
The meeting took place at Anton Lembede Building in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue: Education House, Anton Lembede building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
Date: 06 February 2023
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer met with the Learner Transport Directorate on issues pertaining to Learner Transport.
The meeting took place at Anton Lembede Building in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue: Education House, Anton Lembede building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
Date: 06 February 2023
Today, MEC Frazer was briefed regarding the preparation of the Department's Strategic Planning Workshop, which took place at Anton Lembede Building, Education House.
Venue: Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Date : 06 February 2023
After almost a week's Oversight Visits to Monitor School Functionality in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, the KZN Education Portfolio Committee held a debriefing Session that took place at Estcourt High School.
Also part of the Debriefing Meeting was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Estcourt High School.
Date: 3 February 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer together with Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature visited KwaDlamini High School to monitor school functionality in Emawuza.
Venue: 379 P Kwadlamini Area, Wembezi, Escourt.
Date: 03 February 2023
After almost a week’s long Oversight Visits to KZN schools, for the purpose to Monitor School Functionality, the National Education Portfolio Committee held a debriefing Session that took place at Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg.
Also addressing the Debriefing Meeting were the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer and the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo with Senior Officials and the Head of Communication, Mr Muzi Mhlambi.
Venue: Maritzburg College, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 2 February 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer together with Members of the KZN Provincial Legislature conducted an Oversight Visit at Kia-Ora School as part of the School Monitoring and School Functionality Programme.
Venue: Kia-Ora School
Date: 02 February 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer together with Members of the KZN Provincial Legislature conducted an Oversight Visit at Lungelani Primary School as part of the School Monitoring and School Functionality Programme.
Venue: Lungelani Primary School
Date: 02 February 2023
Members of Parliament both National and Provincial Education Portfolio Committee, Officials from the Department of Basic Education, KZN Department of Education and the Harry Gwala District conducted an Oversight visit and Monitored School Functionality at Nombewu Full Service School in Umzimkhulu.
The oversight visit programme follows the announcement of the 2022 National Senior Certificate Results, which saw KwaZulu-Natal achieve an 83% Matric pass rate.
Venue: Nombewu Full Service School, Umzimkhulu, Harry Gwala District
Date: 1 February 2023
KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer together with members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature visited Nhlolamvula Primary School in UThukela District, Ladysmith, to Monitor School Functionality.
Venue: Nhlolamvula Primary School.
Date: 01 February 2023
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo visited Khayisani Primary School and KwaBazothini High School today, to engage with parents on issues related to school infrastructure.
The meeting proved to be successful, fruitful and pleasing to all role-players, that attended the progressive engagement.
Venue: Khanyisani Primary.
Date: 31 January 2023
The KZN Department of Correctional Services in collaboration with the KZN Department of Education hosted the Matric Class of 2022 Announcement of Results and handed over Awards to the inmates Matriculants.
Chief Guest Speaker at the Glittering Awards Ceremony, was the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, who expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Inmates Matriculants for improving their qualifications to further their studies at tertiary level and the management of the school for their academic support.
As part of its social responsibility the KZN Department of Correctional Services, Westville Correctional Centre, manufactured and handed over school uniforms to benefit 200 learners, from 3 schools, that were affected by the April floods last year.
Venue: Durban Westville Correctional Center.
Date: 31 January 2023
Members of the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa Porfolio Committee on Education, National Department of Basic Education, Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Education, Officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and the Zululand Education District conducted an Oversight visit and Monitoring of School Functionality at Manzezulu ECD Centre in the Zululand District.
The oversight visit programme follows the announcement of the 2022 National Senior Certificate Results, which saw KwaZulu-Natal achieve an 83% Matric pass rate.
The Committee said it will also use the opportunity to assess the results and find areas where there is potential for improvement to ensure progress by the system.
Venue: Manzezulu ECD Centre, Zululand District.
Date: 30 January 2023
Members of the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa Porfolio Committee on Education, National Department of Basic Education, Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Education, Officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and the Zululand Education District conducted an Oversight visit and Monitoring of School Functionality at Dover Farm School, Empangeni, King Cetshwayo District.
The oversight visit programme follows the announcement of the 2022 National Senior Certificate Results, which saw KwaZulu-Natal achieve an 83% Matric pass rate.
The Committee said it will also use the opportunity to assess the results and find areas where there is potential for improvement to ensure progress by the system.
Venue: Dover Farm School, Empangeni, King Cetshwayo District.
Date: 31 January 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was the Guest Speaker and handed over Certificate of Achievement at the Class of 2022 Matric Excellence Awards Ceremony that took place in Bergville.
MEC Frazer hails UThukela District's 2022 Matric Top Achievers
The MEC for Education in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Ms Mbali Frazer, has hailed the 2022 Matric Top Achievers from UThukela for flying the District’s flag high.
She was speaking to Matriculants, Principals, Educators, Learners parents and members of the School Governing Bodies during the 2022 Matric Excellence Awards Ceremony which was hosted by the Okhahlamba Local Municipality, in Bergville, today, Monday, 30 January 2023.
Speakers at the event reflected on the journey of educators, learners and all stakeholders who played a role in improving the results for the 2022 Academic Year.
"The outcome of 2022 National Senior Certificate Examination was also as a result of the great support our learners received from their educators and parents," said MEC Frazer.
MEC Frazer also expressed her concerns with some schools which have been continuously underperforming in the NSC Examination.
She told her audience who filled the hall to capacity, that necessary interventions will be implemented in these schools to help them to improve their pass rate.
“These will include providing academic support and resources for relevant learning areas. We will also be strengthening accountability in the affected schools because we want those responsible to know that poor performance will never be tolerated," said MEC Frazer.
MEC Frazer further encouraged all the learners who obtained their matric certificates to further their studies.
She cautioned them about distractions saying when they get to institutions of higher learning they must always remember the reason why they went there in the first place.
The event concluded with awards being handed to former learners for their outstanding performance in various categories.
Venue: Okhahlamba Sports Complex, Bergville
Date: 30 January 2023
Members of the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa Porfolio Committee on Education, National Department of Basic Education, Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Education, Officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and the Zululand Education District conducted an Oversight visit and Monitoring of School Functionality at Manzezulu ECD Centre in the Zululand District.
The oversight visit programme follows the announcement of the 2022 National Senior Certificate Results, which saw KwaZulu-Natal achieve an 83% Matric pass rate.
The Committee said it will also use the opportunity to assess the results and find areas where there is potential for improvement to ensure progress by the system.
Venue: Manzezulu ECD Centre, Zululand District.
Date: 30 January 2023
Members of the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa Porfolio Committee on Education, National Department of Basic Education, Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Education, Officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and the Zululand Education District conducted an Oversight visit and Monitoring of School Functionality at KwaMame Full Service School in Mahlabathini.
The oversight visit programme follows the announcement of the 2022 National Senior Certificate Results, which saw KwaZulu-Natal achieve an 83% Matric pass rate.
The Committee said it will also use the opportunity to assess the results and find areas where there is potential for improvement to ensure progress by the system.
Venue: KwaMame Full Service School, Mahlabathini, Zululand District
Date: 30 January 2023
1st Session : Chairperson: Ms L Moyane: Head of Department- Mpumalanga Department of Education
Sub-theme: Leveraging Digital Transformation to Equip Learners with Skills for the Changing World
2nd Session : Dr Mr Mhaule: Deputy Minister of Basic Education
Adoption of Lekgotla Recommendations and
Action Plan
Dr MR Mhaule, MP
Deputy Minister of Basic
Education and all delegates
Closing Remarks by Mrs AM Motshekga, MP
Minister of Basic Education
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Date: Friday, 29 January 2023
The Head of Communication (HOC) in the KZN Department of Education, Mr Muzi Mhlambi was the Guest Speaker at the Havenpark Secondary School 2022 Awards Ceremony. The HOC, Mr Mhlambi also handed over certificates and trophies to the awardees.
Venue: Havenpark Secondary School Hall
Date: 27 January 2023
The first session for today has Prof
Mary Metcalfe and Mr Qaphela Dlamini, a teacher at KwaZamokuhle Special School, presenting practitioners' views on the curriculum re-ingineering space and the centrality of a teacher.
Mr Edward Mosuwe, HoD : Education GP, is chairing the 2nd session, with OECD's, Dr Schleicher and
SACE's, Ms Ella Mokgalane, presenting on systems and strategies for equipping teachers with skills for effective classroom practice in the 21st century context.
Before each session is wrapped up the audience is given a chance to interrogate the presentations given. These discussions also aid in the commission work that will take place in the afternoon.
A panel discussion on entrepreneurship and 21st century skills has started. Facilitated by Taddy Blecher, the discussion focuses on competency-based curriculum, curriculum-activated learning, teaching for learning in a changing-world and simplified entrepreneurship skills.
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Date: Friday, 27 January 2023
The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellence, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa was the Keynote Speaker and officially opened Day 1 of the 2023 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla, under the theme, “ _Equipping Learners with Knowledge and Skills for a Changing World in the Context of COVID-19_ ”.
The annual event, from 26 - 28 January 2023, will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
With the overall focus of the Lekgotla being the recovery plan for basic education, the gathering will also:
• Provide space to discuss the impact of COVID-19 (including learner drop-out and the extent of learning losses);
• Examine learning recovery approaches and the DBE Framework; and
• Assess progress made in the implementation of programmes to equip learners with knowledge and skills for a changing world.
Also participating at the Lekgotla is the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer and the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre.
Date: Thursday, 26 – Saturday, 28 January 2023
Four lucky Learners from Lamontville High School were excited to receive bursaries from the National Department of Public Works to study Engineering.
The recipients received their bursary award today in Pretoria.
"These Matriculants have done the KZN Department of Education proud.
I wish them every success at tertiary level and in their career paths", said the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Pretoria.
Date: 26 January 2023
Another KZN Top Matriculant, Mr Vuyani Mbelu scored a 100 % pass in Mathematics and Physical Science.
He matriculated at Adams College in the Umlazi District.
He was taken by surprise and was over the moon, by a letter received from the Vice Chancellor of University of Cape Town, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, who confirmed his receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Blue Carpet Scholarship and a place at UCT.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer congratulates KZN Top Matriculant, Mr Vuyani Mbelu for his academic excellence, securing a seat at the University of Cape Town and also making the KZN Department of Education proud.
"You are an exemplary role model for our Matric Class of 2023 to emulate your academic excellence, said KZN MEC Frazer.
Date: 25 January 2023
A successful Transversal Project Management Meeting took place today with all relevant roleplayers in the KZN Department of Education.
The purpose of the MEC's Meeting was to hold discussions on the establishment of a third Focus School / Academy with a focus on Engineering and Technology in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
The school will be in the Amajuba District.
Venue: Meridiam School Madadeni
Date: 24 January 2023
One of KZN Top Matriculant, Ms Sinakhokonke Siyaya from Phendukani High School was taken by surprise and was over the moon, by a call from the Vice Chancellor of University of Cape Town, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, who confirmed her receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Blue Carpet Scholarship, a place at UCT to study MBChB with a full scholarship of R100 00.00.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer congratulates KZN Top Matriculant, Ms Sinakhokonke Siyaya for her academic excellence, securing a seat at the University of Cape Town and making the KZN Department of Education proud.
"You make the perfect role model for the Matric Class of 2023 to emulate, said KZN MEC Frazer.
Date: 23 January 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer was honoured and privileged to officially announce the Class of 2022 NSC Examinations Results today at a Glittering Awards Ceremony.
Her announcement included the Top 10 in the Province, Top Achievers in the 12 Districts and the percentage pass rate of the KwaZulu-Natal Province of the KZN Matric Class of 2022.
Today's results, is a culmination of a huge investment of 12 years of schooling and the support of all roleplayers, parents, school governing bodies, teacher unions, principals, teachers and officials of the KZN Department of Education.
As a collective and the support we recieved from our multi-stakeholders and inspite of the challenges our schools faced, with regards to loadshedding, KZN floods, protest action and the storm damage to school infrastructure, as a Department of Education we championed and worked around the clock to ensure teaching and learning is not interrupted, hence, we celebrate the improved percentage pass rate of 83%.
The KwaZulu-Natal Province had the biggest improvement of 6.2% from last year, which ranks the Province 3rd position in the country.
"Congratulations to our Class of 2022 that with continue their tertiary education and we encourage those that have failed to register and work extra hard to pass", remarked the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer.
Venue: Bethsaida Ministries International Durban.
Date: 20 January 2023
The Minster of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshepkga officially announced the country's Matric Results at an Awards Ceremony held in Pretoria.
Also present at the event were the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, the KZN Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and top achievers that were rewarded with certificate of excellence.
Venue: Pretoria
Date: 19 January 2023
The National Minster of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshepkga hosted the Top Achievers Breakfast Meeting to honour, congratulate and express her gratitude to the Top Matriculants that done the education sector proud.
Later in the evening Minster Angie Motshepkga will officially announce the 2022 Release of Results of the NSC Examinations at an Awards Ceremony to be held in Pretoria.
The Top Achiever’s Breakfast was held at the MTN Innovation Centre in Pretoria.
Tomorrow, Friday, 20 January 2023, the KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer will officially announce the Class of 2022 NSC Examinations Results in Durban at 8H00.
Venue: MTN Innovation Centre.
Date: 19 January 2023
For the first time the "Grade R" Learners, Readiness Class will be welcomed by an entourage of VIPs, led by the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshepkga, Premier, Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube, KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer and the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Today officially marks the opening of coastal schools and the first intake of Grade R by the KZN Department of Education since the function shift from the Department of Social Development on 01 April 2022.
The schools that were visited to monitor the First Day of the school academic year 2023 in the Umlazi and Pinetown Districts were:
Kwa-Zubumnandi Pre-School, Nkonkoni Primary School, Bright Future Specialm School and Anton Lembede Mathematics, Science and Technology Academy.
Venue: Umlazi and Pinetown Districts
Date :18 January 2023
The KZN Department of Education's Durban North West CMC hosted a Motivation Day for 2023 Grade 12 Educators in preparation of the school academic year.
The Keynote Speaker was the KZN Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: KwaMashu Christian Centre
Date: 17 January 2023
Class of 2022 - The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer together with the KZN Department of Education HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo Chaired the Co-ordinators Meeting and conducted a walk about of the premises today.
Date : 16 January 2023
Ms Mbali Frazer, MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, met with members of the Executive Management of the Department of Education to get an update on the state of readiness and receive reports for next week's Release of the 2022 NSC Examination Results.
MEC Frazer will host the Provincial event for the Release Of the 2022 NSC Examination Results on Friday, 20 January 2023 in Durban. MEC Frazer is satisfied with the progress made so far in preparing for the release of the results.
Venue: Truro House, Durban
Date: 13 January 2023
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer met with the Co-Curricular Directorate.
A trophy was presented to MEC Mbali Frazer and the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, that was won at the Summer Games held in Pretoria in December 2022.
The KZN Department of Education scored 2nd position in Summer Games.
Venue: Pretoria
Date: December 2022
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer met with the Early Childhood Development Directorate to ascertain the readiness of Grade R 'Back to School' next week Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Also at the meeting was the KZN Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, which took place at Truro House in Durban.
Date:11 January 2023
Venue: Truro House
Date: 10 January 2023
The KZN Department of Education's Glenwood Boys High School hosted Moroko Swallows FC this morning for their training session before their game with Richards Bay FC tomorrow to be held at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi.
Venue: Glenwood Boys High School.
Date: 30 December 2022
The KZN Department of Education's Empangeni High School Choir wished the universe a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year.
The concert was in partnership with Life Empangeni Private Hospital as part of fundraising for the school choir, who was invited to the World Choir Games 2024 to be held in New Zealand.
The KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer congratulated the Learners of Empangeni High School for showcasing their talents and school during the Festival Season.
God bless you for another successful academic year 2023.
Venue: Empangeni High School
Date: 25 December 2022