MEDIA STATEMENTS
>2025
 24 October 2025
>AGSA Media Statement on KZN Education Irregular Expenditure 
 21 October 2025
>MEDIA STATEMENT - MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION CHAIRS THE FIRST-EVER IBSA AND FRIENDS DIALOGUE ON FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING AT G20 EDUCATION WORKING GROUP IN SKUKUZAS 
 21 October 2025
>MEDIA STATEMENT 21-10-2025 SMOOTH START FOR THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2025 NSC EXAMINATIONS 
 20 October 2025
>MEDIA STATEMENT - MEC SIPHO HLOMUKA TO MONITOR FIRST MATRIC EXAM PAPER AT SCOTTBURGH HIGH SCHOOL
18 October 2025
> MEDIA STATEMENT - KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONDEMNS SCHOOL BULLYING AT MOUNT VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
 16 October 2025
> MEDIA STATEMENT - KZN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGRETS THE DELAY IN SUBSIDY PAYMENTS TO SPECIAL SCHOOLS
 06 October 2025
> MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION STEPS IN TO SUPPORT EDUCATION ASSISTANTS AFFECTED BY PAYMENT DELAYS
30 September  2025
>RAPE OF MINOR NOT ONE OF THE LEARNERS IN INANDA
 27 September  2025
> Minister of Basic Education to convene an All-of-Government Meeting on Financial Difficulties of the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department
22 September  2025
>  MINISTER GWARUBE ANNOUNCES 10 000 ECD REGISTRATIONS AS THE BANA PELE MASS REGISTRATION DRIVE ACHIEVES ITS FIRST MAJOR TARGET
 12 September  2025
> KZN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONDEMNS SCHOOL BULLYING AND APPEALS TO REFRAIN FROM CIRCULATING AN OLD VIDEO DIPICTING LEARNER BULLYING
11 September  2025
> KZN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS SADDENED BY FATAL LEARNER TRANSPORT ACCIDENT IN IMBALI
10 September  2025
> KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is saddened by the passing of a learner at Ingweni Primary School.
10 September  2025
> KZN Department of Education Condemns allegations of Educator Misconduct
08 September  2025
> Implementation of the National Schools Connectivity Programme in KwaZulu-Natal Through Various Network Providers as Part of Obligation Imposed by ICASA
 07 September  2025
> MEDIA STATEMENT - MEC SIPHO HLOMUKA CONVEYS HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND STAFF OF NOMAFU ECD CENTRE 
07 September  2025
> MEDIA STATEMENT - NATIONAL TRIAL EXAMINATIONS - MATRIC CLASS OF 2025
 07 September  2025
> Media Release - Basic Education Minister to address Release of 2024 Thrive by Five Index
 03 September  2025
> Department Registers ECD Centres through BANA PELE / Mass Registration Drive
02 September  2025
> Department Condemns Racial Violence and Appeals for Parental Responsibility at Glenover Secondary School
28 August 2025
> MEC of Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka’s Statement on Remarks attributed to MEC Rodgers
25 August 2025
> KZN Department of Education Condemns School Vandalism
24 August 2025
>  The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Condemns School Violence.
 
 19 August 2025
>  The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education to embark on an Employee Verification Programme
 
 07 August 2025
> Minister of Basic Education Gazettes Bela Regulations for Public comment
 31 July 2025
> Ministers Gwarube and Malatsi Hand Over Smart Tablets to Glenvista Primary School, Unlocking Digital Futures for Learners
 30 July 2025
> Media Statement - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education clarifies the processes followed in the Awarding of the NSNP Tender
 21 July 2025
> SCHOOL FUNCTIONALITY AND OVERSIGHT VISIT BY THE KWAZULU-NATAL MEC FOR EDUCATION, MR SIPHO HLOMUKA
 11 July 2025
> Update on payments for Education Assistants and General School Assistant 
 13 June 2025
 Media Statement - KZN Provincial ABC Motsepe SASCE Championship 2025 
 13 June 2025
>Basic Education Sector Commemorates Youth Month with Launch of Life Skills Textbooks 
 10 June 2025
>Media Release - Minister of Basic Education addresses Financial Challenges in the Education Sector
05 June 2025
>THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACTS SWIFTLY AGAINST FRAUDULENT JOB SCAM  
30 May 2025
>MEDIA STATEMENT -KZN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EXPRESSES SYMPATHY FOLLOWING TRAGIC LOSS OF THREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS  
 29 May 2025
>MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION TO ATTEND AVBOB ROAD TO LITERACY CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT 
 26 May 2025
>MEDIA STATEMENT - THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION_ADDRESSES ALLEGATIONS INVOLVING_WESTVILLE SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL_PRINCIPAL 
23 May 2025
>Media Statement - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education welcomes the Incarceration of the alleged rape perpetrator at Inkosi Bizimali High School 
07 May 2025
>Media Statement - Update on payments to National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers 
 05 May 2025
>Media Statement - Update on payments to National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers 
24 April 2025
>Media Statement - KZN Department of Education Held NSNP Briefing Sessions Across All 12 Districts 
24 April 2025
>Media Statement - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Dismisses Expulsion Allegations at Sidelile High School 
23 April 2025
>Media Statement - KZNDOE and KZNDPW met to Negotiate the Settlement of Outstanding Debts. 
 16 April 2025
>Media Statement - Ministerial Meeting held to Resolve the Temporary Suspension of Projects 
 15 April 2025
>Circular Early Closure for the Easter Holidays 
 14 April 2025
>KZN School Master list 
 11 April 2025
>Media Statement - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Appoints 1 530 Level 1 Educators to Critical Vacant Posts
 28 March 2025
>Media Statement - Schools must be A-Political and Education Focused 
20 March 2025
>Media Statement - The MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, Condemns Learner Violence at Mdingi High School 
 20 March 2025
>Media Statement - The MEC for education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, mourns the passing of a Grade 10 learner from Glenwood High School 
 10 March 2025
>Minister Gwarube to brief Parliament on school infrastructure and progress in eradicating pit latrines.
 
07 March 2025
>MEC Hlomuka Commends Police for Drug Bust at Fairvale Secondary School 
 04 March 2025
>Media Statement – KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education mourns the loss of a learner and condemns threats against educators 
03 March 2025
>KZNDOE WARNS EDUCATORS CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IS BANNED IN SCHOOLS
13 February 2025
>Media Statement - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education condemns allegations of corporal punishment at Hlangabeza and Kwamgaga High Schools 
04 February 2025
>KZN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONDEMNS THE ALLEGED RACIAL INCIDENT AT CENTENARY SECONDARY SCHOOL
 03 February 2025 
> Media Statement - Allegations of Racial Intolerance at Drakensberg Secondary School in Estcourt. 
 
 27 January 2025 
> Media Statement – KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education on the payment of National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) Service Providers 
 
>2024
 24 December 2024 
> Media Statement - Happy Summer Holidays, Family, Officials, Educators, Learners Parents, Guardians, Social Partners and Friends 
 23 December 2024 
>Media Statement - MEC Sipho Hlomuka honors his commitment to ensure the timeous payment of markers and examination assistants 
 20 December 2024 
>Media Statement - MEC Hlomuka welcomes Presidential Announcement on the implementation of the BELA Act
 14 December 2024 
>KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WINS BIG FOR THE PROPER MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME (NSNP) 
 09 December 2024 
>Minister of Basic Education to Launch Safe Schools APP in partnership with Vodacom South Africa on 09 December 2024 
 02 Novermber 2024
>Media Statement - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Shines at the 10th National Education Excellence Awards 2024
 18 November 2024
>Media Statement – KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Condemns ‘Pens Down’ Activities
08 November 2024
>Media Statement - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Dismisses DA Allegations of Cherry-Picking Oversight Visits 
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