2025 First Council of Education Ministers Meeting [CEM]
The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube has convened the first fully fledged meeting of the Council of Education Ministers (CEM) of the year today.
The meeting is taking place today at Emperors Palace.
In attendance is the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1620.
Date: 23 January 2025.
2025 Back to School - School Functionality Monitoring at Isandlwana High School
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education conducts the monitoring of school functionality under the King Cetshwayo District.
This move is part of a broader Provincial programme where schools are visited by Senior Members of Management of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education to ensure that teaching and learning continues unhindered.
The delegation includes Dr Ngogi Mahaye, Director in the Office of the MEC, Mr Muzi Mahlambi, Head of Communications and the District Director for the King Cetshwayo District, Ms Nzama amongst other VIP dignitaries.
The KZNDOE'S Isandlwana High School is a smart school that has performed exceptionally well in the 2024 NSC Examinations and currently has an enrolment of over 700 learners.
The Principal of the School Mr Bhekinhlanhla Nodolo and the SGB Chairperson, Mr Dev Nadasan welcomed the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka's generous donation of school shoes to learners of Isandlwana High School.
"We are thrilled to visit this school and find that it's all systems go, the school is fully functional," remarked Ms Nzama, the District Director.
Venue: Isandlwana High School, King Cetshwayo District.
Date: 21 January 2025
Shot in the Arm - Donation of School Shoes - Back to School 2025
During the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's School Functionality Monitoring Programme at Isandlwana High School, the RCL representatives of the school received school shoes by the generous donation arranged by the Office of the KZN MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka.
Over 50 pairs of shoes were handed over to restore the dignity of our learners.
The mantra, "everyday must come to school", was made easy and possible with the generous donation of the perfect size fit of shoes.
Learners will have the opportunity to exchange the shoes to get a perfect size fit of their feet.
The school expressed its sincere appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka for his kind intervention.
Venue: Isandlwana High School, King Cetshwayo District.
Date: 21 January 2025.
Back to School 2025 - School Functionality Monitoring at Manzolwandle Primary School
The KZNDOE’s DDG, Ms Weziwe Hadebe continues to monitor school functionality in the uMlazi District.
Manzolwandle Primary School had the pleasure of hosting the Head Office delegation, led by the DDG for Institutional Development and Support, Ms Weziwe Hadebe accompanied by Head Office Directors and the District Director, Ms Busi Mhlambi.
A presentation was made by the School Principal, Mr Thulani Langa, that talked about the school's current state of affairs.
DDG Hadebe advised at length on school management matters and thanked and appreciated the school’s effort in instilling a solid Mathematics and Science foundation.
Venue: Manzolwandle Primary School.
Date: 20 January 2025.
Global Education Fest 2024-2025
A Hub for Collective Learning and Innovation.
Busani Ian Biyela, Principal of Grantham Park Primary School was honoured at the Global Education Fest 2024-2025 held in Delhi, India.
The Global Education Fest serves as a hub for intellectual exchange and collaborative efforts in the realm of education.
This festival, part of a worldwide series of educational conferences, unites education leaders, educators, teachers, and policymakers to celebrate and promote global cooperation in education.
"On behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, we like to congratulate you on being recognised internationally," said KZN MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka.
Venue: Delhi, India.
Date: 20 January 2025.
UMgungundlovu District Extended MANCO Strategic Planning Meeting
KZNDOE’s UMgungundlovu District Director, Mr Mabinza addressed the importance of collaboration, unity, and the spirit of Ubuntu within the workplace.
As we reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year, Mr Mabinza called on all MANCO members to work together cohesively, fostering a positive and inclusive environment to drive the district’s future success. Together, we are committed to achieving excellence in education and service delivery.
Venue: Maritzburg College.
Date: 20 January 2025.
2025 Back to School - School Functionality Monitoring Programme
The Deputy Director-General for Institutional Development and Support, Ms Weziwe Hadebe, accompanied by the District Director for uMlazi District, Ms Busi Mahlambi and Directors from Head Office, including the Head of Communication, Mr Muzi Mhlambi visited OGwini Comprehensive Technical High School in the uMlazi District to assess the functionality of the school as they reopen for the new academic year 2025.
The Head Office delegation met with the school's SMT, SGB members, and District officials to deliberate on agenda matters namely, NSNP provision, enrollment, learner admission, delivery of LTSM, and school infrastructure at OGwini Comprehensive Technical High School.
DDG Hadebe expressed her satisfaction with teaching and learning at OGwini Comprehensive Technical School, "Your marks indicate great potential; we now expect a 100 % pass rate from this school, and we are confident that you will attain it," said the DDG as she motivated the teachers at OGwini Comprehensive Technical High School.
The delegation embarked on a physical verification of assets, infrastructure, and cleaner attendance, led by Ms Sibongile Gcwabaza, the School Principal, and Mr Bheki Zikalala, the SGB Chairperson.
Venue: OGwini Comprehensive Technical School.
Date: 20 January 2025
Congratulations to the KZN Provincial Champions, Dr J.L. Dube High School
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the KZN Provincial Champions, Dr J.L. Dube High School for their incredible victory in the Schools SA20 Girls Tournament Phase 2 Provincial Final!
Your triumph over Bonginhlanhla High School from Pongola has secured your place as the KZN Provincial Champions, and we are immensely proud of your dedication and hard work.
As you prepare to represent KwaZulu-Natal at the National Schools SA20 Tournament in Pretoria this March 2025, we wish you all the best.
Thank you to Cricket South Africa, the SA20 crew, and the KZN Coastal Cricket Union for supporting this initiative and empowering young talent in our schools.
Good luck, Dr J.L. Dube High School, fly the KZN flag high!
#SchoolsSA20 #KZNDOE #DrJLDubeHigh #CricketChampions #KZNExcellence
Apply Now For Your Remarking/rechecking of Examination Scripts
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education invites pupils who want to apply for the remarking/rechecking of their examination scripts to do so before 29 January 2025.
Flying the SA Flag Proudly!
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, congratulates Ms Pinky Thandeka Ndlozi, our exceptional 2022 National Teaching Awards winner from King Cetshwayo District!
Ms Ndlozi is now representing South Africa on the global stage at the Global Education Fest 2024-2025 in India. Her dedication and excellence in education have not only earned her national recognition but now position her as a beacon of inspiration worldwide.
"Your journey exemplifies the power of passion and hard work, Ms Ndlozi! We are immensely proud as you showcase South Africa’s brilliance in education to the world,” said MEC Sipho Hlomuka
#KZNEducation #NTA2022Winner #GlobalEducationFest #ProudlySouthAfrican
Back to School Day 3 - School Functionality and Monitoring
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s Deputy Director-General for Institution Development and Support, Ms Weziwe Hadebe during her school functionality and monitoring inspection, highlighted the purpose of her oversight school visit and to see at first hand the situation at school level.
Venue: Seatides Combined School, Pinetown District.
Date: 17 January 2025
Back to School First Day 2025 School Functionality and Monitoring
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, accompanied by the Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and joined by KwaDukuza Deputy Mayor, Mr Cele, visited Dr BW Vilakazi Primary School in the iLembe District to monitor school functionality on the first day of the 2025 academic year.
Venue: Dr BW Vilakazi Primary School in the iLembe District.
Date: 15 January 2025.
#FirstDayBacktoSchool# GroutvilleSecondary School#KZNDoE#
Back to School Class of 2025
MEC Sipho Hlomuka's welcomes Learners and Educators Back To School, Class of 2025!
Together, let’s strive for excellence, embrace growth, and achieve success.
Year 2025 is filled with endless possibilities and the clock starts now!
"Let me sound the school bell to get ready to strive for excellence in education," said MEC Sipho Hlomuka.
#BackToSchool2025# #KznDoe#
Back to School First Day 2025 School Functionality and Monitoring
Arrival of the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka ahead of the school functionality monitoring program to be conducted at Groutville High School in the iLembe District.
Today's Ministerial visit is part of a provincial effort to assess school readiness and strengthen the culture of teaching and learning and strive for high performance in all schools across the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka was accompanied by the Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
KZN MEC Sipho Hlomuka and the HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo addressed learners during the morning assembly.
"Today as you begin the 2025 academic year, we wish you well, focus on your studies and you will reap the rewards at the end of the year," said KZN MEC Sipho Hlomuka.
Venue: Groutville Secondary School, iLembe District.
Date: 15 January 2025.
#FirstDayBacktoSchool# GroutvilleSecondary School#KZNDoE#
A Historic Achievement for the KZN Class of 2024!
Hon. Author Thamsanqa Ntuli, KwaZulu-Natal Premier, proudly celebrates the outstanding success of the 2024 National Senior Certificate Learners.
With a record-breaking 84,000 bachelor passes in KwaZulu-Natal, this achievement marks a moment of pride and inspiration for our Province!
In his message, he also encouraged those learners who did not succeed this year to remain determined and strive for success in the future, with the Second Chance Programme.
#ClassOf2024 #KZNPride #AcademicExcellence #InspiringTheFuture
KZN Matric Class of 2024 Announcement of Results
KZN MEC Sipho Emmanuel Hlomuka proudly announces the 2024 Matric Results at the Albert Luthuli ICC
Honouring the legacy of Prof. Sibusiso Bhengu, a champion of education reform.
With an impressive 89.5% pass rate, the Class of 2024 overcame numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate impacts.
Special congratulations to uMkhanyakude District for leading with an outstanding 92.8%!
"A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated educators, parents, and stakeholders for their unwavering support.
The journey towards educational excellence continues, as we empower future leaders for a brighter tomorrow," said KZN MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka.
Venue: Albert Luthuli, ICC in Durban.
Date: 14 January 2025
#EducationMatters #Classof2024 #KZNMatricResults #BELAAct #ResilienceInEducation
Congratulations! KZN Class of 2024, well done!
#KZNDOE #NSCResults #Position2 #Excellence
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Celebrates Matric Outstanding Results of 89.5% and 2nd Position Nationally
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education proudly commemorates an outstanding 89.5% achievement and securing second position nationally, marking a significant milestone in the educational journey of our learners in the Province.
This prestigious event was honored by the presence of esteemed representatives from the Department of Higher Education, KZN Legislature, Ethekwini Municipality, various stakeholders, including unions, as well as officials from both head office and district-level leadership.
Venue: Albert Luthuli ICC in Durban
Date: 14 January 2025.
#EducationExcellence#KZNDoE
#ProvincialAchievement #FutureFocusedEducation
Top 12 Districts Honoured by KZN MEC Sipho Hlomuka
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka Congratulates Top 12 Districts in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Position 1 UMkhanyakude District 92.8%
Position 2 Ugu District 91.7%
Position 3 Umlazi District 89.8%
Position 3 Amajuba District 89.8%
Position 4 Ilembe District 89.5%
Position 4 Zululand District 89.5%
Position 5 Pinetown District 89.5%
Position 6 umgungundlovu district 89.3%
Position 7 Umzinyathi District 89.1%
Position 8 Harry Gwala District 88.9%
Position 9 King Cetshwayo District 88.6%
Position 10 Uthukela District 85.0%.
Venue: Albert Luthuli, ICC in Durban.
Date: 14 January 2025
#Matric2024 #ClassOf2024 #NSC2024 #MatricResults2024 #CongratulationsMatric2024 #ProudlySouthAfricanClassOf2024
KZN Matric Top 10 Honoured by MEC Sipho Hlomuka
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka Congratulates Top 10 of the KwaZulu-Natal Province.
1 Caden Govender, Greenberry Secondary School, Pinetown District
2 Sibusiso Manqoba Buthelezi Zimele Secondary School, UMkhanyakude District
3 Angela kwandokuhle Mhlungu, Phendukani High School, Amajuba District
4 Ayanda ligugu Mkhize, Adams college, Umlazi District
5 Amanda Fanelesbonge Ngema, Vukile High School, Ilembe District
5 Nokubonga Philile Mnqayi, Nkombose Secondary School, UMkhanyakude District
6 Philisiwe Sthandiswa Ngubane, Zuzulwazi Junior Secondary School, Umgungundlovu District
7 Shai Pitout, Little Flower Secondary School, Harry Gwala District
8 Nonhlonophi Mayenziwa Nzuza, Sinethezekile Combined School, UMkhanyakude District
9 Mari Relling, Westville Girls High School, Pinetown District
10 John Gift Mlambo, Mandla Mthethwa School of Excellence, UMkhanyakude District.
Venue: Albert Luthuli ICC in Durban.
Date: 14 January 2025
#Matric2024 #ClassOf2024 #NSC2024 #MatricResults2024 #CongratulationsMatric2024 #ProudlySouthAfricanClassOf2024
Provincial Release of Results of the 2024 National Senior Certificate Examinations
A warm and heartfelt message from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, commending the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2024 during the Provincial Release of the National Senior Certificate Examinations Results.
Councillor Xaba highlighted the availability of funding from eThekwini Municipality to support learners in furthering their studies.
This prestigious event was also honoured by Inkosi RS Shinga, the Chairperson of the House of Traditional Leadership, and the Hon. NP Nkabane, Minister of Higher Education and Training, who assured learners that higher education institutions are ready to accept students enrolling with them.
Congratulations to all learners, educators, and stakeholders for their unwavering dedication and contribution to this outstanding success!
Venue: Albert Luthuli, ICC in Durban.
Date: 14 January 2025
#NSCResults #ClassOf2024 #EducationExcellence #ShapingTheFuture
KZN Matric Class of 2024 Announcement of Results
Arrival of the VIPs at the Official Release of the NSC Examinations Results by the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka at the Albert Luthuli ICC in Durban.
MEC Sipho Hlomuka is joined by the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Mr Thami Ntuli and the KZN Department of Education's HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo.
Venue: Albert Luthuli ICC, in Durban.
Date: 14 January 2025.
Matric National Results Announcement and Awards Ceremony
Attending the prestigious event was the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo and District Directors.
Venue: Mosaiek Church, Randburg.
Date: Monday, 13 January 2025
2-Day Ugu District TLS-FET Planning Meeting
The Ugu District is hosting a 2-Day TLS-FET Planning meeting during the 13 to 14 January 2025 at the Lazy Moose Restaurant and Lodge.
This strategic session aimes at mapping out critical interventions to enhance teaching and learning in the Further Education and Training (FET) phase.
Venue: The Lazy Moose Restaurant and Lodge.
Date:13-14 January 2025
#EducationForAll #FETPlanning #UguDistrict #StrategicInterventions
Top Matriculants of the Class of 2024 Honoured by DBE
The Minister for Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube hosted the Top 39 Matriculants from across all 9 Provinces to a breakfast, meet and greet session held at the MTN Innovation Centre in Randburg this morning.
Venue: MTN Innovation Centre in Randburg.
Date: 13 January 2025.
3-Day KZNDOE’s UMlazi District 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting
Day 3 of the Strategic Planning 2025 meeting.
Venue: Northlands Primary School, Durban North
Date: 10 January 2025
UGU District Strategic Planning Meeting
Today, the Ugu District Management Team hosted a Strategic Planning Meeting to map out strategic priorities for the 2025 academic year.
This important session was led by Ms TA Gumede, Chief Director: District Operations Management, and Mr N Madadi, Ugu District Director.
This meeting serves as a crucial platform to align the district’s vision, goals, and action plans to ensure effective service delivery and the achievement of key objectives in the education sector.
Venue: Esayidi TVET College, Gamalakhe Campus.
Date: 08 January 2025
#UGUDistrict #StrategicPlanning2025 #EducationExcellence
Promoting Clean and Safe Nutrition Environment
Print, laminate, and post these procedures to be followed in your School Nutrition Kitchens.
#CleanSafeFood #KznDoeSchoolNutrition
MEC's Management Meeting with Top Management
Today, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka met with the KZNDOE's Top Management.
Some of the agenda items discussed included LTSM delivery, the National School Nutrition Programme, HR-related issues and the state of readiness of the Matric Class of 2024 Release of Results and AET Awards Ceremony.
Venue: Education House, Anton Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
Date: 06 January 2025.
Matric Class of 2024
The Department of Basic Education is currently processing the results for the Matric Class of 2024.
When the results are released, we urge you to collect your results at the centre where you sat to write your 2024 Matric Examinations.
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Date of collection of results will be on Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
2024 NSC Examinations Release of Results
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka will be joined by the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Mr Thami Ntuli in announcing the Class of 2024 NSC Examinations Results on Tuesday, 14 January 2024 at the Albert Luthuli ICC in Durban at 8H00.
Date: Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Time: 08H00
Venue: Albert Luthuli ICC in Durban.
Attendance strictly by invitation and accreditation only.
2024 NSC Examinations Release of Results
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka will be joined by the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Mr Thami Ntuli in announcing the Class of 2024 NSC Examinations Results on Tuesday, 14 January 2024 at the Albert Luthuli ICC in Durban at 8H00.
Date: Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Time: 08H00
Venue: Albert Luthuli ICC in Durban.
Attendance strictly by invitation and accreditation only.
Happy New Year 2025
"As the clock ⏰ tick to midnight, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2025.
Enjoy your holidays, safely with family and friends and we look forward to working together in the New Year," said KZN MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka.
