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Newsroom » Media Releases

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Media Statements: April - December 2020

2020 Media Releases

Minister Motshekga to announce results of the 2019 National Senior Certificate (NSC), 3 January 2020
Basic Education Department sustains the suspension of serving canned pilchards in light of the NRCS’ announcement on defective canning of brands as listed on 24 February 2020, 27 February 2020
Department of Basic Education suspends serving of pilchards in light of National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) canning defect announcement, 26 February 2020
Minister Motshekga to honour teachers at The 20th Annual National Teaching Awards, 14 February 2020
Basic Education Ministry visits schools across the country as part of provicial school readiness visits, 14 January 2020
The DBE celebrates 10 years of the National School Nutrition Programme Best Schools and Districts Awards, 05 March 2020
Statement by the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga at the inter-ministerial media briefing on the Covid-19 following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, 16 March 2020
DBE Minister and TBF Chairperson to hand over a kitchen to the 2019 NSNP Best School Award winning school Sefako Mapogo Makgatho Primary In Saulsville, 13 March 2020
Minister and Deputy Minister of Basic Education to Honour Top Performing Education Districts and Schools at The 2020 National Education Excellence Awards in Pretoria, 12 March 2020
Statement delivered by the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, at a media briefing following the meeting of the Council of Education Ministers held in Pretoria, 9 March 2020
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to brief media, 7 March 2020
Basic Education Department confirms that teachers and administration officials to work until Friday, 18 March 2020

2019 Media Releases

Free State to host Transnet National Soccer Tournament, 01 December 2019
Department of Basic Education warns of fake matric certificates, 04 December 2019
Basic Education Department warns the public against false news reports regarding change in pass requirements for mathematics, 29 December 2019
Basic Education Department setting the record straight on misleading commentary arising from the Komape appeal court judgment, 24 December 2019
Basic Education Department has noted Supreme Court of appeal judgment regarding Michael Komape case, 18 December 2019
Basic Education Department has noted High Court judgment regarding undocumented learners, 12 December 2019
Basic Education Department Pleased With Successful Matric Examination for 2019, 29 November 2019
Basic Education Department Briefs Portfolio Committee on state of readiness for 2020 school year, 26 November 2019
Fake news and false media reports are misleading and causing harm to the debate on CSE section of Life Orientation curriculum, 17 November 2019
Basic Education Minister, Mrs Angelina Matsie Motshekga, addresses the 40th session of the General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, France on 14 November 2019
Basic Education Department releases Scripted Lesson Plans to the public to allay fears regarding Comprehensive Sexuality Education Content, 13 November 2019
Minister Motshekga to address media following the final Council of Education Ministers (CEM) meeting of 2019, 7 November 2019
2019 Matric Examinations Enter Third Week, 04 November 2019
South Africa launches the Let’s Talk EUP (Early and Unintended Pregnancies) Campaign, 05 November 2019
Minister Angie Motshekga to hand over the newly built toilets as part of the Safe Initiative at Govani Primary School in Giyani, Limpopo, 01 November 2019
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2019 Media Releases

Basic Education Department Briefs Portfolio Committee on the General Education Certificate, 15 October 2019
Minister Motshekga concerned about mid-year exam disruptions, 11 June 2019
Basic Education Ministry Strengthens Partnerships in Early Grade Reading, 06 June 2019
Department of Basic Education continues administration of 2019 mid-year matric examinations, 27 May 2019
Basic Education Department disappointed and disturbed With Sunday Times article, 13 May 2019
The mid-year matric examinations continue following the 2019 election break, 10 May 2019
Basic Education Department ready to administer First Annual 2019 Mid-Year Matric Examination, 29 April 2019
Minister Angie Motshekga takes Second Chance Matric Support Program and Read to Lead Roadshow to Grabouw, Cape Town, 26 April 2019
Basic Education Minister to hand over State-Of-The-Art ASIDI school, 25 April 2019
The Deputy Minister of Basic Education Enver Surty launches the book “In Pursuit Of Dignity”, 23 April 2019
President Cyril Ramaphosa to hand over schools in KwaZulu-Natal Province, 15 April 2019
Minister Motshekga to release findings of the School Monitoring Survey, 05 April 2019
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga to launch the Ministerial Task Team Textbook Evaluation Report, 04 April 2019
Minister Angie Motshekga takes Second Chance Matric Support Program and Read to Lead to Pimville, Soweto, 25 March 2019
Deputy Minister Enver Surty to Handover the Vodacom Supported Early Childhood Development Centre and School of Excellence in Vhembe, Limpopo, 19 March 2019
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2018 Media Releases

Basic Education Minister to announce Matric Results for the Class of 2018, 20 December 2018
History curriculum on the way to complete overhaul in basic education, 18 December 2018
Matric marking in full swing across the country, 6 December 2018
Deputy Minister Enver Surty to hand over the Manyano High School Official Project in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, 03 December 2018
DBE reflects on progress made in the fight against HIV&AIDS and commemorates World Aids Day in OR Tambo Coastal District, 29 November 2018
Deputy Minister of Basic Education takes Imbizo Focus Week to Mamelodi and Eersterust, Tshwane, 23 November 2018
Grade one learner stabbed to death in North West Province, 21 November 2018
Basic Education Department briefs Portfolio Committee on State of Readiness for 2019 School Year, 20 November 2018
Department of Basic Education and GAME partner to deliver mobile kitchens, 08 November 2018
Media Statement on developments at Ashton International College, 02 November 2018
Basic Education Department cautions against fake letter circulating regarding “illegitimate” Matric examinations question paper, 29 October 2018
Basic Education Minister takes Second Chance Matric Support Program and Read to Lead to George, Western Cape, 25 October 2018
Basic Education Minister happy with the first day of matric examinations, 23 October 2018
DBE and Nestlé celebrate the end of the National Nutrition and Obesity Week in Upington, Northern Cape, 16 October 2018
Minister Angie Motshekga takes the message of a Second Chance to Mopani District, Limpopo, 11 October 2018
Basic Education Minister leads School Safety Summit, 10 October 2018
DBE partners with Nestle SA to celebrate National Nutrition and Obesity Week in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, 10 October 2018
Statement by the DG of Department of Basic Education on the Readiness of Department to Administer the 2018 NSC Examination, 9 October 2018
Minister Motshekga sends condolences on the passing of Eastern Cape Education MEC, Mandla Makupula, 8 October 2018
The 2018 Spelling Bee Championships contestants are buzzing and ready to take top spot at national finals, 05 October 2018
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2017 Media Releases

Department of Basic Education response to release of Progress in International Reading Study 2016 results, 5 December 2017
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) set for release, 4 December 2017
2017 National Senior Certificate Examinations come to an end as markers take over, 28 November 2017
Public hearings on the cards for Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, 28 November 2017
Minister Motshekga to address SADC Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) Conference, 27 November 2017
NSC examinations enter fifth week, 21 November 2017
Department of Basic Education invites members of the public to submit inputs on draft Policy on Home Education, 20 November 2017
Deputy Minister Enver Surty to deliver address at the 4th Annual Dr Chota Motala Memorial Lecture, 16 November 2017
Basic Education Minister's messsage to the public in regard to comments received on the draft Basic Education Laws Ammendent bill, 13 November 2017
ASIDI continues to deliver change to rural education with the handover of Bhekisizwe Primary in Mqanduli, 09 November 2017
Basic Education Deputy Minister lays wreath at South African War Memorial Site in France, 09 November 2017
Department of Basic Education urges taxi industry to reconsider strike action, 07 November 2017
Member of the Eastern Cape Legislature to hand-over the newly built Ngcenduna Junior Primary School in Mqanduli, 02 November 2017
Setting the record straight on alleged compromise of Mathematics Paper 1 matric examinations, 02 November 2017
Clarifying the Policy on progression and the Policy on multiple examination opportunity (MEO) relating to the National Senior Certificate (NSC), 31 October 2017
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Media Releases: 2016

Basic Education Deputy Minister to handover mobile library to Ned Doman High School in Athlone, 16 January 2017
Basic Education Department disappointed at Thohoyandou High Court ruling on exam paper leak, 15 January 2017
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to join the education sunday programme at Hope Restoration Ministries, 15 January 2017
Progress made with regards to the investigations and hearings relating to the leakage of Mathematics P2 in the Limpopo province, 12 January 2017
Sunday Times editorial has misled its readers, 12 January 2017
Basic Education Ministry Visits Schools across the Country as Part of Provicial School Readiness Visits, 10 January 2017
Second Chance Matric Support Programme, 09 January 2017
Basic Education Department rejects accusations it "culled" learners for pass rate, 07 January 2017
Minister of Basic Education to Announce the 2016 NSC Results, 02 January 2017
Basic Education Department hosts Mathematics Education Indaba in Pretoria, 12 December 2016
Basic Education department provides more clarity on condonation dispensation, 11 December 2016
No such thing as 20% pass mark, 09 December 2016
Minister Motshekga to encourage the nation to read, 09 December 2016
Statement on the special condonation dispensation for Senior Phase learners in Mathematics, 08 December 2016
The Department of Basic Education to celebrate World School Milk Day in Leandra, Mpumalanga, 06 December 2016
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Media Releases: 2015

Department of Basic Education extends registration period for Supplementary Examinations, 26 January 2015
Basic Education and the British Council continue to improve training of English First Additional Language Teachers, 26 January 2015
Mass cheating investigation hearings to begin tomorrow, 11 January 2015
DBE, UMALUSI and KZN Department of Education to address members of the media as 2014 NSC Irregularity investigations move forward, 12 January 2015
Department of Basic Education to brief media on report into irregularities in 2014 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examinations, 30 January 2015
Education Department to press ahead with implementation of teacher improvement plan for mathematics, 02 February 2015
Council of Education Ministers call for urgent steps to be taken to deal with cheating in examinations, 02 February 2015
Statement on the investigation into examination irregularities in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, 30 January 2015
Department of Basic Education working hard to restore website, 30 January 2015
Minister Motshekga shocked at the passing away of Limpopo Education MEC, 10 January 2015
Minister of Basic Education ready to announce the NSC results for 2014, 4 January 2015
Department of Basic Education hosts Breakfast to unpack 2014 NSC Examination Results, 03 January 2015
Minister Motshekga congratulates the incredible teachers who won at the NTA's, 09 March 2015
Deputy Minister of Basic Education to handover Kasselsvlei Primary School as part of ASIDI Western Cape handover, 05 March 2015
Department of Basic Education briefs Portfolio Committee on progress in the sector, 03 March 2015
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Media Releases: 2014

Department of Basic Education hosts Breakfast to unpack 2014 NSC Examination Results, 03 January 2015
Minister of Basic Education ready to announce the NSC results for 2014, 4 January 2015
Minister Motshekga shocked at the passing away of Limpopo Education MEC, 10 January 2015
Mass cheating investigation hearings to begin tomorrow, 11 January 2015
DBE, UMALUSI and KZN Department of Education to address members of the media as 2014 NSC Irregularity investigations move forward, 12 January 2015
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to Release 2014 NSC Examination Results, 22 December 2014
Preparations for the release of NSC results for the Class of 2014 on schedule, 26 December 2014
Umalusi statement on the occasion of the announcement of approval for the release of the following examination results, 30 December 2014
Deputy Minister encouraged by progress in Eastern Cape, 05 September 2014
Departments of Basic Education and Home Affairs jointly hosts a birth and learner ID registration campaign, 10 November 2014
Department of Basic Education extends registration period for Supplementary Examinations, 26 January 2015
Basic Education and the British Council continue to improve training of English First Additional Language Teachers, 26 January 2015
Tiger Brands and Department of Basic Education provide nourishment to Over 13 400 learners and their this Festive Season, 11 December 2014
Supplementary information on the LTSM procurement and delivery Processes in Limpopo, 17 December 2014
Stament on the Section 100 Intervention in the Limpopo Department of Education, 17 December 2014
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