MEDIA STATEMENTS

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
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