Day 2 - Critical issues with regards to the deadly HIV/Aids Virus continues to affect the health and well-being of the education sector, especially the teenagers, youth, learners and educators.
Discussions, presentation, and commissions, continued to engage the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo at the 25th International AIDS Conference taking place at the Messe Munchin & International Conference Centre.
Venue : Messe Munchin & International conference centre.
Date: 23 July 2024.
Day 1 - The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka together with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo were constructively engaged with international delegates at the 25th International AIDS Conference taking place at the Messe Munchin & International Conference Centre.
Venue : Messe Munchin & International conference centre.
Date: 22 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education congratulates the South African Science Olympiad Team (SASOT) on their safe arrival in Iran.
SASOT is ready to take on the world at the International Chemistry Olympiad.
“We are beaming with pride as they receive a warm welcome from their hosts”, said MEC Sipho Hlomuka.
Stay tuned for updates from the competition.
Venue: Iran
Date: 24 July 2024
#TeamSA #PhysicsOlympiad #KZNDOE #Education #Iran
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education proudly supports the South African Science Olympiad Team (SASOT) as they head to the International Chemistry Olympiad to take place in Saudi Arabia.
SASOT led by Professors Ajay Bissessur and Bice Martincigh from the University of KwaZulu-Natal are flanked by team members Giana Govender, Gugu Mhlongo, Dylan Buys, and Joshua Combrink who will represent South Africa in this prestigious competition.
Also of challenge will be a five-hour lab practical and a five-hour theoretical examination.
“Best of luck, Team SA! ??, remarked, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education Mr Sipho Hlomuka.??
#KZNDOE #Education #UKZN #ScienceOlympiad
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka met with the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Mr Francois Rodgers on matters pertaining to the 2024/2025 Budget.
MEC Sipho Hlomuka was accompanied by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and Top Management, including the CFO, Mr Lal Rambaran.
The meeting took place at the Treasury Offices at Natalia Building in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue: Treasury Offices, Natalia Building, Pietermaritzburg.
Date:19 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education held a Teacher Well-being Seminar at Ferrum High School in Newcastle.
Over 200 delegates attended, including representatives from Organised Labour, ELRC, SACE, NPA, and Old Mutual.
The seminar, theme, “Educator well-being to ensure quality teaching and learning,” focused on addressing educators’ physical, mental, and emotional challenges.
Mr Bafana Zwane emphasized the vital role of educators in shaping learners’ futures and Mrs S Mncwango presented the Teachers’ Safety and Security handbook.
Venue: Ferrum High School, Newcastle.
Date: 19 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka is pleased announce Mrs Weziwe Hadebe, DDG Institutional Development Support, as the Acting HOD, whilst the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo is away on an official trip to Germany during 22-30 July.
"I wish her well in her acting Appointment", said MEC Sipho Hlomuka.
Collaborating for a better future in education, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Honourable Sipho Hlomuka, engages in a fruitful discussion with the Leadership of SADTU at a meeting held at the Anton Lembede Building in PMB.
Venue: Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Date: 19 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s UMlazi District Matric Learners arrived at UKZN Westville Campus for an enriching programme designed to provide targeted support in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, and Life Sciences.
This partnership between UKZN and the UMlazi District aims to empower both teachers and learners.
UMlazi District Director, Ms Busi Mahlambi, delivered an inspiring and empowering welcome address.
“I am honoured to welcome you to this collaboration and Enrichment Programme with the UKZN Westville Campus, which is designed to empower you as learners and educators in the key gateway subjects, that will shape you as our future leaders in South Africa,” said Ms Busi Mahlambi, uMlazi District Director.
Venue: UKZN Westville Campus.
Date: 20 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, arrives at ML Sultan High School in Ladysmith for a District Engagement with the last 3 Districts, namely, UThukela, Amajuba and UMzinyathi Districts.
Venue: ML Sultan High School in Ladysmith.
Date: 18 July 2024.
#KZNDOE #educationmeckzn #MLSultan
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka spent his 67 Minutes in a meeting with the principal, staff, joined learners and help paint Esifubeni Primary School, which is under the UThukela District, to Commemorate Mandela Day.
Theme: Joining hands, connecting communities.
"It is in your hands".
Date: 18 July 2024
Venue: Esifubeni Primary School, UThukela District
#MandelaDay #Education #KZNDOE #67Minutes
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka met with the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Mr Francois Rodgers on matters pertaining to the 2024/2025 Budget.
MEC Sipho Hlomuka was accompanied by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and Top Management, including the CFO, Mr Lal Rambaran.
The meeting took place at the Treasury Offices at Natalia Building in Pietermaritzburg.
Venue: Treasury Offices, Natalia Building, Pietermaritzburg.
Date:19 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka spent his 67 Minutes in a meeting with the principal, staff, joined learners and help paint Esifubeni Primary School, which is under the UThukela District, to Commemorate Mandela Day.
Theme: Joining hands, connecting communities.
"It is in your hands".
Date: 18 July 2024
Venue: Esifubeni Primary School, UThukela District
#MandelaDay #Education #KZNDOE #67Minutes
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Mr Sipho Hlomuka met with two Districts namely; Ugu and HarryGwala Districts.
The meeting follows a series of similar engagements, meet, greet and work with other Districts, where the MEC provides a platform for Extended District MANCO Members to introduce themselves and detail both their challenges and achievements.
The MEC was accompanied by Chief Directors for District Operations Ms Thembelihle Gumede and Dr David Chonco and various other Senior Management Members, who listened to the two District Directors, Ms Ntombela and Mr Sibiya, who outlined their District's state of affairs presentations.
"The situation of vacant posts is dire, we ought to rectify this in order to produce maximum results," remarked the MEC in his address.
"I do not have a magic wand to make all your problems go away but through dialog we shall overcome most of them," said the MEC to the glaring crowd who attentively listened to his motivational address.
He further expressed his heartfelt appreciated and gratitude to the hard work that all Education officials do, which in most cases goes unnoticed.
Offering a piece of advise to Districts the MEC said, those who perform at the highest level must assist those who struggle to produce best results, that will ensure that we are all in sync with one another in the Province, which would ultimately propel us to the desired outcome.
Venue: Little Flower Combined School
Date: 16 July 2024
Arrival of MEC Hlomuka at Little Flower Combined School under the Harry Gwala District to create an awareness that our Matric Class of 2024 have less than 100 Days to go before the sit to write their Final 2024 NSC Examinations.
Venue: Little Flower Combined School, under the Harry Gwala District.
Date: 16 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka sounded the Bell to announce the count down start to the 2024 NSC Examinations with less than 100 days to go.
During his address to the Grade 12 Learners, he said, "Once the Bell is Rung, there is no Break."
Accompanied by Department officials, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka addressed the Grade 12 Learners, wishing them all the best for their upcoming Examinations.
In Officially Launching the 97 Days Count Down, MEC Sipho Hlomuka handed out Matric Support Booklets to encourage learners for their upcoming 2024 NSC Examinations.
Mrs Zakuza-Njakazi said, "As we light this candle, we are saying good bye to sleep, the real work begins".
As MEC Sipho Hlomuka was lighting the candle he echoed the same sentiments, 'It's time to burn the midnight oil, to sufficiently prepare yourself for the 2024 NSC Examinations.
It must be understood that, your study guide will now be your passport to 7 As," said MEC Sipho Hlomuka.
The event was attended by other high schools from the surrounding areas.
In attendance was the PRO for the KZNDOE'S Provincial RCL, who encouraged her fellow learners to live soft and learn hard, the time is now to put in the work.
Venue: Little Flower Combined School, Harry Gwala District
Date : 16 July 2024
The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Thami Ntuli, is hosting a Youth in Business Summit with the aim to empower young entrepreneurs and foster economic growth.
The Summit is being held at the Durban Exhibition Centre in the eThekwini Metro.
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, as a Member of the Executive Council attended the Youth Summit to inspire and equip young minds with strategies to succeed in business.
Venue: Durban Exhibition Centre
Date: 11-12 July 2024
#YouthInBusinessSummit2024 #InspiringNewHope
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Task Team led by the Deputy Director-General: Curriculum Management and Delivery, Mr Mbongiseni Mazibuko joined by the Communication Directorate and the Marketing Team from Telkom SA, convened to discuss Information Management, IT and Risk Management.
The meeting focused on the online learner admission and identifying all risks relating to the implementing system.
The session aimed to wrap up the discussions and finalize the plans for a successful online learner admissions process.
Venue: The Capital Pearls, Umhlanga
Date: 12 July 2024
#Onlineadmissions
#Telkomsa
#Gracol
#BCX
Event: Embracing Learning Through Play for ECD
VVOB- Education for Development partners with the Department of Basic Education
(DBE), the South African Council for Educators (SACE), and the KwaZulu-Natal
Provincial Department of Education (KZNDoE) to improve Early Grade Reading
Instruction for Home Language in the Foundation Phase.
VVOB is introducing two programmes that are aimed at empowering ECD educators and ECD learners to make it fun learning while playing.
The EGRI Programme aims to improve the quality of early grade reading instruction in
South Africa. The programme focuses on providing Continuous Professional
Development (CPD) courses and resources for teachers who teach reading in the Foundation Phase, specifically Grade R-3.
By offering accessible and practical learning materials, the EGRI Programme aims to enhance teachers' instructional practices and ultimately improve learners' reading outcomes.
Funda Udlale Nathi, translated as "Learn and play with us" from IsiZulu, aims to strengthen the ability of ECD practitioners at national and provincial level to understand and apply play‐based pedagogies.
The F.U.N. project is an initiative aimed at making learning fun and interactive for children using blended learning professional development approach. The project focuses on introducing playful teaching methods in schools, where educators incorporate games, activities and creative approaches to engage children in their learning processes.
Venue: Riverside Hotel Conference Centre
Date: 15 February 2024
We're thrilled to announce that our Circuit emerged as number one in the uMlazi District and number three in the entire Province of KwaZulu-Natal in the 2023 NSC Examinations results.
"These achievements is evident of the hard work and dedication of our learners, teachers and staff. We're proud of you all", said the Circuit Manager.
#uMbumbuluCentralCircuit #AcademicExcellence #UmlaziDistrict #KZNDOE
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education responds to the tornado damage by supplying Mobile Classrooms and ablution facilities to ensure Teaching and Learning continues at Seatides Combined School
The tornado passed through Tongaat few weeks ago, causing untold damage to homes and infrastructure including schools.
Today, the Director-General: Institutional Development Support (IDS), Ms Weziwe Hadebe, led an appointed team on site, to ensure that all systems go ahead of the resumption of classes.
After a walk about inspection a meeting was held to report back on various infrastructure challenges and developments.
Among the matters discussed were, some key topics namely, flushable toilets, water tanks, electricity, fencing, equipment and site clearing.
DDG Hadebe expressed her satisfaction, that everything was in order and that teaching and learning could take place at the school.
“Our main aim for visiting the school today together with the District and the Implementing Agent was to ensure that our learners are able to return to a conducive environment come Monday”, said DDG Hadebe.
The Department swiftly provided new mobile classrooms to assist the school get back on track.
It must be noted, that the provision of the new mobile classrooms are a temporary measure, whilst the school is being rebuilt.
Venue: Seatides Combined School, Tongaat under Pinetown District.
Date: 14 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s Phendukani Full-Service High School in the Amajuba District has officially kicked off the Countdown to the NSC Examinations.
The school is urging all learners to maximize the 100 Days remaining before the start of the written examinations and to strive for a 100% pass rate.
Venue: Phendukani Full Service High School
Date: 12 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Online Learner Admissions Session on Communication and Governance Requirement Strategies was held at the Capital Pearls in Umhlanga.
The Department of Education’s Task Team, joined by the Communication Directorate and the Marketing Team from Telkom SA, convened to discuss the Information Management, IT and Risk Management.
The meeting focused on the Online Learner Admission and identifying all risk relating to implementing the system.
The session aimed to wrap up the discussions and finalize the plans for a successful online learner admissions system.
Venue: The Capital Pearls, Umhlanga
Date: 12 July 2024
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka was formally introduced by the Chairperson, KZNDOE's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo to 4 District Directors,
iLembe: Dr LMMS Madondo, Zululand: Mr PD Ndlovu, uMkhanyakude:Mr TJ Motha and King Cetshwayo: Mrs WC Nzama.
They were accompanied by their District MANCO, officials and had the opportunity to present an overview of their respective districts.
MEC Sipho Hlomuka addressed the august meeting and gave strategic directions and expected outcomes for the 2024 academic year.
Venue: Empangeni High School.
Date: 12 July 2024