STATEMENTS

    MEDIA STATEMENTS

    2024

    24 March 2024
    Basic Education Deputy Minister set to address Digital Learning Conference

    11 March 2024
    Basic Education Department concerned with misleading information regarding the intention of the Bela Bill

    06 March 2024
    KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Bids Farewell to Dr Simon Mbokazi

    20 February 2024
    MEC Mbali Frazer launches the 2024 SGB Elections

    09 February 2024
    NSNP Contracts Ends

    03 February 2024
    Corinth Political Party Campaigns

    23 January 2024
    The Kwazulu-Natal department of education welcomes a final score of 98% and qualifies for an incentive allocation of R89 million

    18 January 2024
    SONJICA on NSC Matric Class
    2023 NSC Release

    14 January 2024
    State of Readiness for the 2024 Academic Year - All Systems Go


    2023

    14 December 2023
    KwaZulu-Natal MEC for education, Ms Mbali Frazer handed over a contractor for the construction of the new state-of-the-art Corinth Primary School today, on 14 December 2023, in Umzimkhulu

    06 December 2023
    The department commences with the marking process

    05 December 2023
    MEC Frazer visits Families of Matriculants who tragically lost their lives in a car accident 

    30 November 2023
    KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education refutes claims of NSC examination question paper leak
    MEC Frazer to visit westville correctional facility

    29 November 2023
    > The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Education concludes the matric class of 2023 NSC examinations successfully 

    22 November 2023
    >The Department condemns the assault of an official
    >The Department refutes misleading claims regarding Ifalethu Primary School

    20 November 2023
     >The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Education attends to the matter of an alleged bullying of a girl learner under King Cetshwayo District

    10 November 2023
     >Payments to affected Schools 09 November 2023

    02 October 2023
     >The KZN Department of Education vows to take action on allegations of the alleged selling of teacher posts at Nkongolwane Primary School

     >The KZN Department of Education Saddened By The Untimely Demise Of Groenvlie Combined School Learners


    22 September 2023
     > MEC Frazer introduce contractor for fencing and maintenance of two schools in rural Ndesheni

    25 August 2023
     >  The Department welcomes the budget adjustment for the learner transport programme
     >  The KZN Department of Education welcomes the budget adjustment for the Learner Transport Programme

    08 August 2023
     >  Kwazulu-Natal Premier Dube-Ncube Sends Condolences to Families of Six Learners Killed in A Bus Accident
     >  Kwazulu-Natal Department of Education Convey Its Deepest Condolences

    28 July 2023
     >  Premier Dube-Ncube to deliver eulogy at the funeral service of medical student Snegugu Myeni in Utrecht

    02 July 2023
     >  MEC Frazer congratulates SASCE champions

    05 June 2023
    >  MEC Frazer Conveys Her Deepest Condolences
    >  MEC Frazer Condemns the Torching of The Nongcoyi Primary School Principal’s Home

    23 May 2023
     >  MEC Frazer to be the Keynote Speaker at the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod Competition (SASCE)

    11 May 2023
     >  The Department Sets the Record Straight on The Closure of Schools Reports

    07 May 2023
     >  The Department urges parents to register learners for the 2023 academic year

    15 March 2023
     >  The Department resumes its Accountability Sessions Programme

    03 March 2023
     > The MEC for Education Ms Mbali Frazer is moving in top gear in addressing school issue

    02 March 2023
     > The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education applauds the arrest of people linked to school theft

    23 February 2023
    > The Department Condemns the shooting incident in Umlazi
     > The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education - MEC Frazer has established the Transversal Team

    10 February 2023
     > The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Education Attained a Final Score Of 80% and Qualifies for an Incentive Allocation of R109 Million

    14 December 2022
     > Pay Progression Payment for all employees

    09 December 2022
     > MEC Frazer monitored the start of the marking of NSC Examinations

    07 December 2022
     > MEC Frazer to visit Westville Prison Usethubeni School

    06 December 2022
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    State of readiness of the NSC Examinations Marking process

    02 December 2022
     > MEC Frazer commits to build Thathezakhe Special School in rural Nquthu

    29 November 2022
     > Ms Mbali Frazer intervenes at Sukuma High School

     
    24 November 2022
     > Premier Dube-Ncube condemns brutal assault against grade 12 female learner

    18 November 2022
     > MEC Frazer donates shoes to learners in Rural Melmoth

     > MEC Frazer monitors Matric Examinations in Wembezi

    03 November 2022
     > MEC Frazer Averts Matric Disaster at JE Ndlovu High School

    31 October 2022
     > MEC Frazer To Speak at The MTN 8 CSR Programme

    29 October 2022
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    Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule and KZN MEC for Education to monitor NSC examinations

    21 October 2022
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    KZN MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, will host a Media Briefing on the State of Readiness of the 2022 NSC Examinations

    20 October 2022
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    National Senior Certificate Examination pledge

    14 October 2022
     > Compulsory Skills Audit for KZN Government Employees

    13 October 2022
     > National Senior Certificate Provincial Prayer Weekend 2022

    13 October 2022
     > Minister Motshekga to Commemorate 2022 Global Handwashing Day in Umbumbulu, Kwa-Zulu Natal

    13 October 2022
     > MEC Frazer to Honour Educators

    08 October 2022
     > National Moot Court Programme

    27 September 2022
     > Statement on the violent attack in Alston primary school in Kwa-Zulu Natal

    27 September 2022
     > Preparatory Examinations concludes amidst some challenges

    26 September 2022
     > Applications for Phase 4 PYEI in basic education open Monday

    23 September 2022
     > Few days left before 2023 Learner Admission

    17 September 2022
     > Message by KZN Department of Education

    06 September 2022
     > The Department condemns School Vandalism and Violence

    06 September 2022
     > Recruitment drive for phase four of Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) in the Basic Education Sector goes live from today

    01 September 2022
     > Bidding farewell to Youth in Phase III of PYEI

    17 August 2022
     > Minister Motshekga hosts Zimbabwe education minister Ndlovu

    17 August 2022
     > MEC Mbali Frazer visits Hillcrest amid allegations of racism

    12 August 2022
     > The Department refutes the misleading social media post

    12 August 2022
     > Congratulation to Honourable Ms. Mbalenhle Frazer from SAPA KZN

    04 August 2022
     > KZN Department of Education’s HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo to meet with Emagcekeni High School community

    01 August 2022
     > KZN Department of Education Appoints acting principal of Grosvenor Girls High School

    31 July 2022
       > Preparations for PYEI registration for Phase IV in progress

    20 July 2022
       > The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Education Suspends the acting principal Of Grosvenor Girls High School

    19 July 2022
       > Retired Educator turns 100 Years today

    19 July 2022
       > MEC Mshengu welcomes Learners Back to School

    18 July 2022
       > Opportunity for the Youths PYEI in the education sector

    10 July 2022
       > Media Alert - Media Briefing on Grosvenor Girls High School investigation

    06 July 2022
       > KZNDOE congratulates it's winning schools for their outstanding performance in the recent ABC Motsepe SA School Choral Eisteddfod 2022

    29 June 2022
       > MEC Mshengu to address Interns of the KZN Department of Education

    28 June 2022
       > The Department sends condolences

    27 June 2022
       > MEC Mshengu Received the Report on the Findings and Recommendations made on Grosvenor Girls High School

    28 June 2022
       > Update on Emagceekeni Primary School in Zululand District

    24 June 2022
       > Winter Holidays and Classes

    24 June 2022
       > Statements on the Repeal of face masks

    10 June 2022
       > MEC Mshengu meets with the Districs of MANCO

    08 June 2022
       > KZN Department of Education Mourns the Death af a Teacher

    06 June 2022
       > MEC Mshengu Intervenes Sukuma High School Matters

    23 May 2022
       > MEC's inspection of Kwanyamazane Primary School Poster

    23 May 2022
       > HOD to Access Flood Damage you Schools

    11 May 2022
       > The Department commends Dumisani Makhaye learners

    20 June 2022
       > Fundza Lushaka Graduates not the only priority of the Department

    05 May 2022
       > INTERNAL MEMORANDUM - budget speech by the MEC For Education Honourable Kwazikwenkosi Mshengu

    05 May 2022
       > MEC Mshengu Budget Speech 2022-2023 Final

    19 April 2022
       > Basic education minister Angie Motshekga to continue visit to Kwazulu-Natal on Wednesday

    18 April 2022
       > Minister Angie Motshekga visit to KwaZulu-Natal 19-20 April 2022

    18 April 2022
       > Statement by Cyril Ramaphosa on State of Disaster Floods

    13 April 2022
       > Premier Zikalala welcome declaration of state of disaster in KZN

    13 April 2022
       > MEC Mshengu to visit PMB schools after devastating storms

    13 April 2022
       > Floods forces schools to close in Kwa-Zulu Natal

    12 April 2022
       > Media Statement-The Department is relieved about the Tholulwazi High School matter

    12 April 2022
       > MEC Mshengu sends condolences to the families of the deceased

    30 March 2022
       > Hand-over of Pedestrian Bridge to the Jozini and UMhlabuyalingana Communities

    21 March 2022
       > Premier Zikalala conveys condolences to family of late Dr Enock Nzama

    21 March 2022
       > KZN Cabinet to visit the Family of Former Head of Department, Dr Enock

    21 March 2022
       > The KZN MEC for Education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu to preside over the official Handover of Vodacom Virtual Classrooms

    20 March 2022
       > It is with deep sense of sadness I announce the passing away of the former Head of Department, Dr Enock Nzama

    07 March 2022
       > The Department places Grosvenor High School Principal on precautionary

    28 February 2022
       > MEC Mshengu to visit Grosvenor and Ohlange High Schools

    28 February 2022
       > The Department to launch the 2023 School Admission Programme

    28 February 2022
       > MEC Mshengu makes a call for early learner registration

    22 February 2022
       > MEC Mshengu to welcome Edendale ladies soccer team

    21 February 2022
       > MEC Mshengu Congratulates Edendale Technical High School

    17 February 2022
       > The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Education distances itself from the International nomination and recognition of the mathematics teacher

    14 February 2022
       > The Department to send-off Edendale Technical High School Ladies Soccer

    08 February 2022
       > MEC Mshengu congratulates Edendale Technical High School as National champions

    06 February 2022
       > MEC Mshengu to monitore the opening of schools

    26 January 2022
       > MEC Mshengu heads to Pinetown District following stabbing incident

    22 January 2022
       > KZN MEC for education, Mr Kwazi Mshengu condemns the killing of a learner

    18 January 2022
       > Department of education confirms delay in schools reopening in Umkhambathini due to threats

    17 January 2022
       > MEC Mshengu to engage stakeholders on faction fights in Umkhambathini ahead of schools reopening

    16 January 2022
       > MEC Mshengu visits flood damaged schools amidst fears of possible delay of schools reopening

    16 January 2022
       > Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal, State-of Readiness for the 2022 Academic Year

    09 January 2022
       > Minister Angie Motshekga takes second chance and early childhood development roadshow to Delmas in Mpumalanga

    16 December 2021
       > KZNDOE gets performance-based incentive

    16 December 2021
       > Storm causes damage to free state marking

    14 December 2021
       > KZNDOE gets performance-based incentive

    13 December 2021
       > Statement by the MEC for Education in KZN on the release of the investigation report by the public protector

    08 December 2021
       > MEC Mshengu wishes Markers all the best

    06 December 2021
       > MATRIC EXAMINATION CONCLUDE WITHOUT MAJOR INCIDENTS, BASIS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PLEASED

    02 December 2021
       > REASONS WHY OTHER BEEI ASSISTANS HAVE NOT BEEN PAID

    30 November 2021
       > THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GETTING READY FOR STAFFING OF SCHOOLS FOR 2022 ACADEMIC YEAR

    15 September 2021
       > MATRIC EXAMINATION TIME-TABLE HAS BEEN AMENDED TO ACCOMMODATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
     
    02 May 2021
       > DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REDEPLOYS AND APPOINTS EDUCATORS

     10 February 2021
       > SPECIAL INVESTIGATING UNIT CLEARS KZN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ON THE PROCUREMENT OF WATER TANKS

      04 February 2021
       > PREMIER SIHLE ZIKALALA EXPRESSES SADNESS AT THE PASSING OF KZN SALGA CHAIRPERSON AND KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MAYOR, CLLR NONHLE MKHULISI
       > KZN Provincial Growth & Development Strategy | 5 Year Review

      03 February 2021
       > BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COMMITTED TO ENSURING PAYMENTS OF GENERAL AND EDUCATION ASSISTANTS ARE CONCLUDED

      02 February 2021
       > STATE OF READINESS FOR SCHOOL OPENING ON 15 FEBRUARY 2021

      24 January 2021
       > SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TEAMS AND SUPPORT STAFF EXPECTED BACK IN SCHOOL ON MONDAY, 25 JANUARY

      4 January 2021
       > THE DEPARTMENT IS READY FOR MARKING TO RESUME

      14 December 2020
       > JUDGMENT OF LIENKE SPIES & OTHERS v MINISTER OF BASIC OF EDUCATION & OTH....

      11 December 2020
       > UMALUSI HAS TAKEN NOTE OF THE COURT JUDGEMENT ON THE REWRITE OF MATHEMATICS P2 & PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2

      23 November 2020
       > BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING THE LEAK OF MATRIC EXAM QUESTION PAPERS

      10 November 2020
       > DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION (DBE) PARTNERS WITH HARAMBEE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT ACCELERATOR TO DIGITISE THE RECRUITMENT OF 300 000 YOUTH ACROSS THE COUNTRY

      09 November 2020
       > BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT HAS ISSUED REVISED PROTOCOLS AND A CIRCULAR FOR MANAGING COVID-19 CASES DURING MATRIC EXAMINATIONS

      04 November 2020
       > DEPARTMENTS OF BASIC EDUCATION AND HEALTH CONCLUDE AGREEMENT TO ENSURE COVID -19 POSITIVE LEARNERS ARE ALLOWED TO WRITE 2020 NSC EXAMINATIONS

      02 November 2020
       > BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT URGES SOUTH AFRICANS TO SUPPORT MATRIC CLASS OF 2020 AHEAD OF FINAL EXAMS

      29 October 2020
       > MEC MSHENGU CLOSES DOWN THE MATRIC CAMP

      23 October 2020
       > MEC MSHENGU CONDEMNS THE FATAL SHOOTING OF A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

      01 October 2020
       > STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION, MRS ANGIE MOTSHEKGA, MP ON THE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BASIC EDUCATION SECTOR AND THE 2020 MATRIC EXAM COUNTDOWN

      22 September 2020
       > MEC MSHENGU LAUNCHES BOREHOLES PROGRAM TO ADDRESS WATER SHORTAGES IN RURAL SCHOOLS

       15 September 2020
       > THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DID NOT COMMIT TO BUILD A HOUSE FOR THE VICTIM THAT WAS ATTACKED AT EMATHOLE HIGH SCHOOL

       12 September 2020
       > THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WARNS THE PUBLIC OF A SCAM ON THE AWARD OF PPE's

       11 September 2020
       > THE AMATHOLE HIGH SCHOOL BULLIED GIRL LEARNER IS RECOVERING

       08 September 2020
       > TWO LEARNERS SUSPENDED OVER BULLYING INCIDENT AT MATHOLE HIGH SCHOOL

       26 August 2020
       > THE DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE TORN FACE MASK SOCIAL MEDIA POST

       03 June 2020

       > KZN MEC For Education Kwazi Mshengu - Concerned About Quality Of Masks

       02 June 2020
       > KZN MEC For Education Kwazi Mshengu - Disappearance Of Large Quantities of PPEs

       29 May 2020
       Meeting Between MEC For Education Kwazi Mshengu And Teachers' Unions
     
      28 May 2020

      KZN MEC For Education Kwazi Mshengu Post State Of Readiness For Schools Interview With Ukhozi FM

    MEDIA INTERVIEW ALERTS

       28 May 2020
       > KZN MEC For Education Kwazi Mshengu Interview - SAFM

       27 May 2020
       > KZN MEC For Education Kwazi Mshengu Interview - Power FM, uKhozi FM, ENCA News


       

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