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>MEDIA BRIEFING ON THE STATE OF READINESS OF THE 2024 NSC EXAMINATIONS
04 October 2024
>Media Statement - Viral Video Depicting Bullying at Thabela High School
03 October 2024
>Media Alert - KZN Department Benefits from the MTN CSI Programme
01 October 2024
> The KZN Department and Shell South Africa successfully Launched the Shell Bursary Programme
23 September 2024
> Media Invitation MEC Sipho Hlomuka to visit the LTSM Warehouse
17 September 2024
> Media Invitation MEC Sipho Hlomuka to officially open Dr JL Dube High School in KwaMashu
16 September 2024
> Statement by the Minister of Basic Education on engagement with Education Unions
16 September 2024
> Media Statement by Minister of Basic Education on the signing of the BELA BILL by President Cyril Ramaphosa
09 September 2024
> Water Restored in schools in the Zululand District
07 September 2024
> URGENT NOTICE Re-Meeting Postponement
05 September 2024
> MEC Sipho Hlomuka to meet the Bereaved Families
> MEC Hlomuka meet with Stakeholders on PPN Media Statement
02 September 2024
> MEC Sipho Hlomuka send his condolencess
01 September 2024
> 50 Days countdown to the matric examinations
25 August 2024
> MEC Sipho Hlomuka to visit 3 schools on the North Coast
23 August 2024
> Invitation for open teacher vacancy level 1 posts – KZN DOE'S bulletin
11 August 2024
> KwaZulu-Natal Schools are the National Champions of the 2024 ABC
06 August 2024
> KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education School Safety Conference
> 75 Days to go for the 2024 NSC Examinations
31 July 2024
> Educator Vacancy Bulletin
> KwaZulu-Natal Department Of Education Condemns a Robbery that took place at Mukelani Primary School
30 July 2024
> School Safety a Priority for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education
29 July 2024
> Tragic incident at Phikiswayo Primary School
18 July 2024
> MEC Hlomuka concludes his interaction with districts officials
17 July 2024
> Department of Education Warns Against Fake News No Mass Recruitment of Teachers
15 July 2024
> MEC Hlomuka On A Countdown Ahead Of The Matric Class Of 2024 Final Nsc Examinations
13 July 2024
> MEC Sipho Hlomuka Rings The 100 Days Count Down Bell To The 2024 NSC Examinations
10 July 2024
> Visit to Thambalala High School in Jozini - Assessment of the Storm Damage
09 July 2024
> MEC Sipho Hlomuka visited Seatides Combined School
27 June 2024
> KZN Department of Education embarks on transparent recruitment drive
21 June 2024
> Kwazulu-Natal Department of Education Monitors and Responds to Health Issue at Intuthuko Special School Boot Camp
19 June 2024
> NATU welcomes the newly appointed MEC's for Education
19 June 2024
> The Kwazulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka Mourns the Tragic Loss of Mrs Thusi
19 June 2024
> UNgqongqoshe weZemfundo kwaZulu Natal uMnu Sipho Hlomuka udlulisa amazwi enduduzo emndenini wakwa Thusi
18 June 2024
> HOD, Mr Nkosinathi Ngcobo Welcomes Newly Appointed KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education Honorable Sipho Hlomuka, MPL
24 May 2024
> 2024 General Elections - The management of public schools serving as voting centres during the 2024 general elections
30 April 2024
> Early Childhood Development Practitioners Re-Contacts and Payments
18 April 2024
> MEC Frazer to officially open Ekucabangeni secondary School in the district of Umzinyathi
18 April 2024
> MEC Frazer conveys her heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased
10 April 2024
> MEC Frazer to open a state-of-the-art school in the Umlazi District
08 April 2024
> The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education extends the Contracts of Cleaners and School Safety Officers
08 April 2024
> KZN Schools received their Norms and Standards Allocation
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
> 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
> Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule and KZN MEC for Education to monitor NSC examinations
21 October 2022
> 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
> 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