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
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