KZNDOE Hosts District Operations Management Meeting
WATCH | The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, through the Chief Directorate: District Operations, is convening a District Operations Management Meeting attended by all 12 District Directors. The meeting is further supported by the participation of the Head of Department, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo, and Deputy Directors-General.
The two-day engagement is held under the theme; “Realigning the education system to cater for the skills and competencies of a changing world.”
Discussions are centred on strategic planning, performance evaluation and organisational introspection, aimed at strengthening district-level support and ensuring effective service delivery as the 2026 academic year gets underway.
The engagement is expected to yield focused and actionable outcomes aligned to departmental priorities.
Venue: Aha Gateway, Umhlanga.
Date: 08 January 2026.
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MEC Hlomuka Conducts Oversight Visit in uThukela District
WATCH | The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, has commended educators and learners in the uThukela District for their commitment and readiness, demonstrated through the early start of the academic programme for the Class of 2026.
The oversight visit forms part of the Department’s Back to School programme and focuses on schools that have proactively opened their doors early to provide additional tuition and academic support to the Class of 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen performance outcomes. The MEC engaged with school management, educators and learners to assess preparedness, curriculum coverage plans and learner support interventions.
Venue: Ekukhuleni High School.
Date: 07 January 2026.
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Day 2 of uMlazi District Strategic Planning 2026 Focuses on Communication Compliance
Watch | The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s Head of Communications, Mr Muzi Mahlambi, delivered a presentation on communication compliance and the implications of non-compliance during Day 2 of the uMlazi District Strategic Planning 2026, currently underway at the Maritime School of Excellence.
The presentation emphasised the importance of adherence to approved communication protocols to ensure accurate, consistent and effective dissemination of information within the organisation and to the public.
“Communication strategy is designed to establish clear communication protocols within the organisation and to ensure that information is effectively conveyed to the public, while also ensuring that key messages are consistently communicated timeously,” concluded Mr Mahlambi.
Date: 07 January 2026.
Venue: Maritime School of Excellence, uMlazi District.
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uMlazi District Strategic Planning Session 2026 | Day 2 Concludes
Day 2 of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s uMlazi District Strategic Planning Session for 2026 concluded at the Maritime School of Excellence under the theme “Collective Responsibility in Action: Transforming 2026 Plans into Measurable Impact through Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation.”
The session placed a strong emphasis on moving beyond planning towards effective implementation, robust monitoring and evaluation, and the achievement of measurable outcomes aimed at improving teaching and learning across the district.
The uMlazi District Director, Mrs Busisiwe Mahlambi, officially closed the session by expressing appreciation to all delegates for their commitment and valuable contributions. In her closing remarks, she highlighted the importance of teamwork and urged officials to utilise the insights and presentations shared to collectively drive improved performance and service delivery in 2026.
The programme was further strengthened by a presentation from the Head of Communications, Mr Muzi Mahlambi, who outlined communication compliance requirements and the implications of non-compliance.
The day concluded with commission report-backs focusing on the following priority areas:
- Institutional and Instructional Leadership, Basic Functional Management and Governance;
- Curriculum Delivery Management and Assessment; and
- District Planning, Resource Provisioning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Venue: Maritime School of Excellence, uMlazi District.
Date: 07 January 2026.
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Strategic Planning Session for 2026 | uMlazi District
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has officially commenced the uMlazi District Strategic Planning Session for 2026 at the Maritime School of Excellence. Convened under the theme “Collective Responsibility in Action: Turning 2026 Plans into Measurable Impact through Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation,” the session is focused on strengthening execution, accountability, and performance monitoring to ensure improved educational outcomes across the district.
The uMlazi District Director, Mrs. Busi Mahlambi, officially opened and addressed the 2026 uMlazi District Strategic Planning Session, emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility, effective implementation, and continuous monitoring to translate plans into measurable impact.
The strategic engagement brings together district leadership and key stakeholders to align priorities, translate plans into action, and reinforce a results-driven approach for the 2026 academic year.
Venue: Maritime School of Excellence, uMlazi District
Date: 06 January 2026.
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MEC Hlomuka Conducts Oversight Visit to uThukela District
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, has undertaken an oversight visit to the uThukela District to officially welcome educators and learners early return back to school for the Class of 2026, following the year-end holidays.
The visit commenced at Ezakheni High School, where the MEC was received by the uThukela District Director, Ms. Mapaseka Mokoena, together with senior officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
As part of the programme, the MEC will also visit eKukhuleni High School to assess school readiness for the 2026 academic year and engage with school management, educators and learners.
Venue: Ezakheni High School & eKukhuleni High School, uThukela District.
Date: 07 January 2026.
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