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Media Releases
Media Advisories and Statements: 2023
DBE response to fake circular on encouraging students in discovering their sexual orientation
Basic Education sector to officially commence phase IV of the Basic Education employment initiative
Department of Basic Education set to release NSC exam results for the class of 2022, 18 January 2023
Media Advisories and Statements: 2022
Setting the record straight on draft guidelines on socio-educational inclusion, 16 November 2022
Statement by Minister Motshekga on the state of readiness for NSC Examinations, 30 October 2022
DBE to acknowledge the nation’s best teachers at the 22nd National Teaching Awards, 19 October 2022
Deputy Minister Mhaule to conduct Section 58b school visit to Sapphire Secondary, 26 September 2022
Bidding farewell to youth in Phase III of PYEI, 1 September 2022
Government, stakeholders take anti-bullying intervention to North West, 18 August 2022
DBE update on the review of the norms and standards for infrastructure delivery, 3 August 2022
Official ending of Phase III of PYEI in the BE sector, 2 August 2022
Anglo American and DBE to launch education programme, 21 July 2022
Minister Motshekga embarks on an oversight and moniroting visits to Joe Gqabi district, 20 July 2022
More opportunities for the youth placed in PYEI, 17 July 2022
DBE proposes amendments to regulations for provision of school infrastructure, 1 July 2022
ABC Motsepe SASCE National Championships back to serenade the choral music lovers, 24 June 2022
Basic Education Department clarifies arrangements for PYEI, 23 June 2022
Minister Angie Motshekga to commemorate Youth Month at Laban Motlhabi Comprehensive, 17 June 2022
Basic Education to host a two-day Early Grade Reading Research Indaba, 7 June 2022
Deputy Minister Mhaule embarks on roadshows as part of Presidential Imbizo build-up, 16 May 2022
Minister Motshekga to commemorate Africa Day at Hosea Kekana High School, Hammanskraal, 15 May 2022
Minister Motshekga to deliver an opening address at the UNESCO 2021 Annual Meeting, 3 May 2022
Deputy Minister Mhaule to launch Schools Democracy Week At Rekgaratlhile High School, 21 April 2022
Ministry of Basic Education to honour top performing education districts and schools, 05 April 2022
Basic Education Minister to officially receive ECD Function from Social Development, 31 March 2022
Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule to launch NSNP Food Safety Video Series, 28 March 2022
DBE on track with provision of safe and appropriate sanitation facilities in schools, 24 March 2022
Basic Education takes ECD, Second Chance Roadshow to Khayelitsha, 16 March 2022
Basic Education takes ECD, Second Chance Roadshow to Kimberley, 14 March 2022
Minister Motshekga to receive newly built Rearata Primary School from South32, 10 March 2022
Minister Motshekga takes ECD, Second Chance Roadshow to Newcastle, 24 February 2022
Dr Mhaule to launch Policy on Prevention and Management of Learner Pregnancy, 16 February 2022
Extension of the closing date for registration for the 2022 May/June exams, 15 February 2022
The DBE joins the world to mark World Radio Day 2022, 13 February 2022
Minister to address the memorial service of the late NATU president in Newcastle,, 10 February 2022
Motshekga to visit schools in Volksrust; engage communities on Second Chance, ECD, 9 February 2022
Basic Education Ministry to launch CSE Radio Lessons At Hitekani PS, 7 February 2022
Statement by Minister Motshekga on the return of schools to daily attendance, 6 February 2022
Deputy Minister Mhaule to conduct monitoring and oversight visits in Ehlanzeni, 30 January 2022
Annual Basic Education Sector Lekgotla set for 26 - 28 January, 25 January 2022
Minister Motshekga expresses shock and sadness at the brutal murder of a teacher, 23 January 2022
Deputy Minister Mhaule, MEC Gade to conduct schools visits in Komani, Eastern Cape, 23 January 2022
Minister Motshekga to conduct monitoring, oversight school visits in Sedibeng, 23 January 2022
Statement on court ruling regarding release of exam results on various platforms, 18 January 2022
Deputy Minister Mhaule joins MEC Mshengu in monitoring and oversight school visits, 17 January 2022
Minister Motshekga, South Korean Embassy hand over equipment to Free State school, 13 January 2022
Minister Motshekga to conduct monitoring and oversight visits in KwaMhlanga, 12 January 2022
Deputy Minister Mhaule to conduct monitoring and oversight visits in Marapyane, 11 January 2022
Minister Motshekga to conduct monitoring and oversight visits in Randfontein, 11 January 2022
Minister Motshekga takes Second Chance and ECD Roadshow to Delmas, Mpumalanga, 9 January 2022
Media Statements: 2021
Matric examinations conclude without major incident, 06 December 2021
Dr Mhaule to deliver welcoming remarks at high-level event on ESA commitment, 5 December 2021
Minister of Basic Education to visit Vooma Vaccination sites in Emfuleni, Gauteng, 3 December 2021
DBE welcomes participants in 2nd phase of Presidential Youth Employment Initiative, 17 November 2021
DBE notes the arrest of the administrator of the North West Education Department, 16 November 2021
Department of Basic Education supports Vooma Vaccination Weekend in Sebokeng, 11 November 2021
The Department is ready to administer the 2021 NSC examinations, 25 October 2021
Basic Education Minister and Deputy Minister to host pledge signing ceremonies, 21 October 2021
Minister Motshekga to deliver a keynote address at launch of MTN e-learning project, 20 October 2021
Minister Motshekga joins AVBOB in hand-over of refurbished Joe Solomon PS, Heidedal, 14 October 2021
DBE launches the National Schools Hygiene Programme at Zimasa PS, Cape Town, 14 October 2021
Government, stakeholders embark on second leg of nationwide anti-bullying campaign, 14 October 2021
Dr Mhaule joins Woolworths, UNICEF in hand-over of new school hand-washing stations, 11 October 2021
Statement by Minister Motshekga ahead of 2021 matric exams, 08 October 2021
Basic Education Minister to address media on developments in basic education sector, 7 October 2021
Minister Motshekga's message on World Teachers' Day, 5 October 2021
Minister Motshekga congratulates learners making strides in coding and robotics, 4 October 2021
Another method introduced as BEEI applications continue to soar, 2 October 2021
Dr Reginah Mhaule to visit NC communities as part of Vooma Vaccination Weekend, 30 September 2021
Unemployed youth to apply for education assistant placement for Phase II of BEEI, 26 September 2021
Matric examinations timetable amended to accommodate elections, 15 September 2021
Department of Basic Education calls for previous NTA winners from 2000 - 2010, 06 September 2021
Statement by Minister Motshekga, on learning losses since the start of the pandemic, 29 August 2021
DBE and DSD brief joint sitting of Portfolio Committees on ECD function shift, 25 August 2021
Basic Education Department releases May/June Second Chance Matric Exam Results, 24 August 2021
Department of Basic Education to launch the ECD Census 2021, 24 August 2021
Basic Education Department concerned at level of learning losses suffered due to COVID-19, 19 August
Minister Motshekga to monitor the return of all primary school learners, 2 August 2021
Minister Motshekga to address media on state of readiness for reopening of schools, 22 July 2021
Teachers urged to take part in the National Teaching Awards, 12 July 2021
Basic Education Sector vaccination period extended, 09 July 2021
Teachers and staff in basic education urged to vaccinate, 05 July 2021
Minister to continue vaccine roll-out monitoring with visit to Northern Cape, 28 June 2021
Statement by Minister Motshekga following President Ramaphosa's address to the nation, 28 June 2021
More than 105 000 people vaccinated in basic education sector, 25 June 2021
Minister Motshekga to attend launch of vaccination programme in Limpopo, 24 June 2021
Motshekga to witness vaccination of teacher union leaders and sector chief executives, 23 June 2021
Minister Motshekga to join MEC Lesufi as sector begins vaccine roll-out, 22 June 2021
Deputy Minister to conduct monitoring and oversight visit to Mpumalanga, 20 June 2021
Motshekga to address media on sector response to COVID-19 and its impact on schooling, 17 June 2021
Basic Education Minister and Limpopo MEC to conduct school monitoring visits, 10 June 2021
Return of primary school learners to school, 28 May 2021
Government embarks on a nationwide anti-bullying intervention drive in schools, 27 May 2021
Deputy Minister of Basic Education to join 2nd Quarter Kuzondlula Motivational Tour, 25 May 2021
Department supports investigation into the death of learner at Equal Education camp, 5 May 2021
Presidential Youth Employment Initiative in Basic Education comes to an end, 30 April 2021
Basic Education Minister to attend funeral of deceased Limpopo learners, 22 April 2021
Basic Education sets record straight on SA-SAMS release, 22 April 2021
Basic Education Department sets record straight on teacher vacancies, 15 April 2021
Minister Motshekga re-emphasizes the schools’ code of conduct, 24 March 2021
Basic Education Presidential YES creates over 300 000 jobs, saves 22 986 more, 22 March 2021
Minister to launch SGB elections and witness signing of significant MOU, 28 February 2021
Statement from Minister Motshekga regarding GBV remarks at Prospectus High School, 15 February 2021
Advisory: Media briefing on state of readiness for opening of schools, 12 February 2021
DBE committed to ensuring payments of general, education assistants are concluded, 03 February 2021
Payment of stipends for education assistants and general workers to be made, 22 January 2021
Basic Education Department satisfied with first week of marking, 8 January 2021
Thompson descried as more than a union leader, 05 January 2021
Media Statements: April - December 2020
DBE to release 2019 Trends In International Mathematics and Science Study on 08 December 2020
Minister Motshekga to host a media briefing regarding the progress of matric exams, 3 December 2020
Council of Education Ministers receive report into leaks, 01 December 2020
Motshekga and US Ambassador visit Slovoville Primary to hand over hand-wash equipment, 30 Nov 2020
Basic Education Department investigating the leak of matric exam question papers, 23 November 2020
Basic Education Minister to brief media on Wednesday, 17 November 2020
Deputy Minister to kick off Ford Engine Donation Programme at Otto Du Plessis HS, 17 November 2020
Basic Education Department disappointed at the leak of Mathematics Paper 2, 16 November 2020
DBE partners with Harambee youth employment accelerator for recruitment of youth, 10 November 2020
Minister Motshekga to receive ICT donation from Belgian Embassy, 5 November 2020
Basic Education, Health conclude agreement allowing COVID-19 positive candidates to write, 4/11/2020
DBE urges South Africans to support matric Class of 2020 ahead of final exams, 2 November 2020
Minister to monitor start of exams, receive ICT donation from Motsepe Foundation, 04 November 2020
Basic Education marks Global Handwashing Day in Sebokeng and Mothibistad, 13 October 2020
Basic Education Minister leads 2020 World Teachers Day celebrations in Mamelodi, 04 October 2020
Minister Mosthekga to conclude October Teachers' Month with release of TALIS report, 30 October 2020
Statement by Minister Angie Motshekga on developments in the sector and exam countdown, 1 Oct 2020
Minister Motshekga to conduct monitoring and oversight visits across Ekurhuleni schools, 28 Sep 2020
Motshekga to receive laptops from Portuguese Embassy, monitor schools around Soweto, 27 Sep 2020
DM gives the N. Cape thumbs up for commitment towards improving learning outcomes, 23 September 2020
Deputy Minister to conduct monitoring and oversight visits to N. Cape schools, 21 September 2020
Basic education minister to receive significant sanitizer donations for schools , 30 August
Motshekga to visit school of Learners with Special Education Needs in Emalahleni, MP, 26 August 2020
Minister Motshekga launches Woza Matrics to support matric learners, 25 August 2020
Basic Education Department releases final combined matric examination timetable, 12 August 2020
Minister Motshekga and family have no involvement in COVID-19 tender procurement, 11 August 2020
Minister Motshekga sends condolences to the family of Bob Mabena, 11 August 2020
Basic Education Department urges communities to protect schools against disruption, 10 August 2020
Basic Education Minister welcomes cabinet decision, 23 July 2020
Statement by CEM following a virtual meeting, 14 July 2020
CEM considers strong action against ongoing disruptions of schools, 10 July 2020
Minister condemns rape of learner, calls for end to gender-based violence, 8 July 2020
Minister Motshekga to visit schools in Midrand as part of ongoing monitoring, support, 6 July 2020
Statement by Minister Motshekga on readiness for return of second cohort of grades, 5 July 2020
CEM makes amendments to Grades returning to school on 06 July, 02 July 2020
DBE briefs Portfolio and Select Committees on readiness for return of selected grades, 30 June 2020
Deputy Minister Mhaule and MEC Mshengu to inspect schools in Umkhanyakude, 30 June 2020
DBE urges schools to apply SOPs in handling COVID-19 cases, , 27 June 2020
Minister of Basic Education emphasizes safety in new directions gazetted for sector, 24 June 2020
Minister Motshekga meets with representatives of LSEN schools ahead of reopening, 23 June 2020
Department of Basic Education urging communities to respect COVID-19 Safety Protocols, 23 June 2020
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to visit schools in Midrand, 10 June 2020
Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule and KZN MEC Mshengu to inspect schools, 04 June 2020
Statement on the resumption of duty in the basic education sector, 31 May 2020
Basic Education Minister, Mrs Angie Motshekga, to visit schools to monitor readiness, 28 May 2020
4th COVID-19 Statement by the Minister of Basic Education, 19 May 2020
Minister Motshekga to give an update on preparations for the re-opening of schools, 18 May 2020
Basic Education Minister in consultation process on sector recovery plans, 11 May 2020
Schools urged to adhere to regulations and refrain from opening prematurely, 07 May 2020
DBE welcomes Limpopo High Court judgement dismissing Tebeila Institute application, 05 May 2020
Statement by Minister Angie Motshekga on recovery plans for reopening of schools, 30 April 2020
Department of BAsic Education postpones May/June rewrite matric examinations, 18 April 2020
Basic Education condemns the vandalism of 397 schools since COVID-19 lockdown, 17 April 2020
Basic Education Minister condemns the vandalism of schools, 13 April 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
Minister Motshekga continues public engagements with communities in the Western Cape, 30 October 2019
Basic Education Department concerned about continued misleading reports on Life Orientation curriculum, 29 October 2019
South African school principals return home after successful learning tour of Shanghai, China, 28 October 2019
Minister Motshekga to visit schools and engage with communities in Gauteng, 27 October 2019
Progress Report on National Senior Certificate Examination, 23 October 2019
“We are ready” - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on the State of Readiness for the 2019 NSC Examinations, 22 October 2019
Another busy week for South African school principals on study tour in Shanghai, China, 20 October 2019
Basic Education Department concerned about loadshedding during matric examinations, 16 October 2019
Basic Education Department briefs Portfolio Committee on the state of readiness for the final NSC Examinations, 15 October 2019
Minister of Basic Education to host pledge signing ceremony on sidelines of two-day Education Districts Summit, 10 October 2019
Basic Education Department sets the record straight regarding the Director-General’s appearance at the Commission for Gender Equality, 02 October 2019
Eastern Cape learners impress Constitutional Court judges at Moot Court Competition, 29 September 2019
Basic Education Department says General Education Certificate is not a school leaving certificate, 27 September 2019
Minister Motshekga to address SADTU 9th National Congress in Johannesburg, 25 September 2019
Department of Basic Education crowns 2019 Spelling Bee and Albert Luthuli Oral History Champions, 22 September 2019
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2019 Media Releases
Minister Motshekga to congratulate teach ambassadors at graduation ceremony, 15 March 2019
Minister Angie Motshekga to honour top performing districts in the 2018 NSC Exam at the 2019 Education Excellence Awards, 14 March 2019
Minister Angie Motshekga hands over the newly built toilets as part of the SAFE Initiative at Ubuhle Bemvelo Primary School in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal, 11 March 2019
Remarks at the media briefing hosted by Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga on the occasion of the last post-Council Of Education Ministers’ meeting held in Pretoria on the 8th of March 2
Minister Angie Motshekga to brief media on key developments and important decisions affecting the basic education sector, 07 March 2019
Minister Motshekga and Angolan Deputy Minister of Education to visit Atteridgeville School, 25 February 2019
Basic Education department disappointed with public statements attributed to Doctors Without Borders (MSF), 15 February 2019
2019 is set to be a renaissance year for Early Childhood Development, 08 February 2019
Basic Education Minister takes Second Chance Matric Support Program Roadshow to East London, Eastern Cape, 08 February 2019
Deadline Extended 18th February for Mid-Year Examination Registration, 05 February 2019
Last Three Days to Register for Second Chance Examinations, 28 January 2019
Department of Basic Education and UNICEF warn of hoax Early Childhood Development training, 25 January 2019
Minister Angie Motshekga takes Second Chance Matric Support Programme and Read To Lead to Secunda in Mpumalanga, 24 January 2019
Last chance to register for second chance examinations, 24 January 2019
Third Annual Basic Education Sector Lekgotla set for 21 – 23 January at Birchwood in Benoni, 20 January 2019
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2018 Media Releases
DBE hosts the Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu Centenary Commemoration Seminar on World Teachers’ Day, 05 October 2018
8th Annual National School Moot Court finals culminate at Constitutional Court , 03 October 2018
Basic Education Deputy Minister takes message of a second chance to Vryburg, North West , 03 October 2018
Teacher supply tripled in public education system, 01 October 2018
Modernised Funza Lushaka Online Registration System goes live on 05 October 2018, 01 October 2018
2018 iNkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Programme celebrates centenaries of South African struggle icons, 28 September 2018
Progress made in North West Section 100(1B) Intervention, 26 September 2018
Minister Motshekga to launch Rural Education Assistant Project (REAP), 25 September 2018
Basic Education Minister Brings Second Chance Matric Support Roadshow to Ivory Park, 21 September 2018
Minister Motshekga visits family of slain North West educator, 18 September 2018
Statement by the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga following a meeting of the Council Of Education Ministers held in Pretoria, 17 September 2018
Minister Motshekga to update the nation on education sector following Council of Education Ministers (CEM) meeting, 16 September 2018
Friday is a normal school day, 14 September 2018
Basic Education Minister takes Second Chance Matric Support Program Roadshow to Port Elizabeth, 13 September 2018
Minister Motshekga shocked by murder of a teacher by learner, 13 September 2018
Minister Motshekga to celebrate the Centenary of Mama Sisulu - A Woman of Fortitude, 10 September 2018
DBE and Tiger Brands Foundation to hand over the NSNP Best School Award to Tebogo Primary School in Brits, 06 September 2018
Deputy Minister Surty to adjudicate at Lilliesleaf History Essay Competition, 06 September 2018
Minister Motshekga participates in NCOP Debate on World Literacy, 04 September 2018
Western Cape community takes ownership of state-of-the-art primary school, 03 September 2018
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2017 Media Releases
Afriforum disrupts matric exams with “Black Monday” protest action, 30 October 2017
Minister Motshekga to Visit Soweto Grade 12 learners as NSC exams gain momentum, 24 October 2017
Basic Education department confident that matric examinations will run smoothly, 22 October 2017
Minister Motshekga to address DBE and Rotary Clubs of South Africa Read to Lead Campaign Partnership Launch, 19 October 2017
Basic Education Department confident that matric examinations will run smoothly, 22 October 2017
Basic Education Minister to publish Draft Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill for public comment, 13 October 2017
Deputy Minister Enver Surty hosts business breakfast to mobilise for development and digitisation of state-owned textbooks and educational content resources, 08 October 2017
Minister Motshekga to address Microsoft Training Partner Summit, 08 October 2017
7th Annual National School Moot Court Finals culminate at Constitutional Court, 08 October 2017
Message from Minister Angie Motshekga on World Teachers’ Day 2017, 05 October 2017
Deputy Minister Enver Surty to deliver opening address at the Schoolnet South Africa - ICT in the classroom conference, 05 October 2017
Minister Angie Motshekga joins the world in celebrating Teachers Day, 04 October 2017
Department of Basic Education hosts the 7th Annual National School Moot Court finals, 04 October 2017
Schooling set to resume in Vuwani, 02 October 2017
Liberation struggle heroes celebrated through the 2017 iNkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Programme, 29 September 2017
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Media Releases: 2016
Department of Basic Education to commemorate World Aids Day in Thaba Nchu, Free State, 01 December 2016
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s media statement in response to TIMSS 2015 Results, 29 November 2016
Department Of Basic Education briefs Portfolio Committee on the state of readiness for 2017 school year, 29 November 2016
Basic Education Department releases school infrastructure delivery reports today, 29 November 2016
Leaked exam paper will not be rewritten but investigations continue, 28 November 2016
HSRC set to release results of 2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), 25 November 2016
DA’s attacks on Minister Motshekga ill-informed, 24 November 2016
Exam Leak Suspect Denied Bail, 24 November 2016
DBE Minister Condemns Lies Spread By Vytjie Mentor on Social Media, 24 November 2016
DBE briefs Portfolio Committee on jobs for cash progress, 23 November 2016
Education sector partnership with UNISA ensures continued professional teacher development finds expression, 22 November 2016
Minister Motshekga to Hand-Over of R24 Million Bungu Junior Secondary School, 15 November 2016
Statement by Min Motshekga on progress made in delivering school infrastructure in terms of Regulations Relating to Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public Schools infrastructure: 14 Nov 2016
Minister Motshekga to provide update on infrastructure progress within the education sector, 11 November 2016
Department of Basic Education rejects ridiculous Democratic Alliance allegations relating to NEEDU, 10 November 2016
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Media Releases: 2015
DBE welcomes increase in 2015 budget allocation, 26 february 2015
Basic Education Minister takes School Governance to the heart of communities through roadshow, 20 February 2015
Basic Education Department welcomes end to Malamulele impasse, 17 February 2015
Media Statement on the Status of the KZN And Eastern Cape Examination Irregularities, 11 February 2015
School Governance takes centre stage as Basic Education launches School Governing Body Election Roadshow, 06 February 2015
DA Misleading public on warehoused textbooks, 05 February 2015
DBE and Empowervate celebrate the past six years of the creation of change agents, 20 March 2015
Department of Basic Education and Empowervate celebrating six years of empowering learners, 18 March 2015
Deputy Minister of Basic Education to handover Tygersig Primary School as ASIDI Western Cape continues to deliver, 17 March 2015
Department of Basic Education and Tiger Brands host the NSNP Best Schools and Districts Awards 2014/15, 17 March 2015
Department of Basic Education and Tiger Brands host the NSNP Best Schools and Districts Awards 2014/15, 17 March 2015
Department of Basic Education Deputy Minister to address Unisa Education Board Meeting, 16 March 2015
Department of Basic Education and SABC Education to Live Stream the 15th National Teaching Awards, 12 March 2015
Minister of Basic Education to handover ASIDI school number 99, 25 March 2015
Minister of Basic Education urges communities to ensure every school has an SGB, 25 March 2015
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Media Releases: 2014
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to Release 2014 NSC Examination Results, 17 December 2014
Statement on the meeting of the Council of Education Ministers held in Pretoria on 24 November 2014, 25 November 2014
DBE welcomes the appointment of a Committee of enquiry to look into KZN Fiscal Management, 26 November 2014
Basic Education Minister to consider provincial infrastructure norms and standards implementation plans, 28 November 2014
Basic Education Deputy Minister and EC MEC marks World AIDS Day at Nzuluwazi Secondary School in Mt Frere, 01 December 2014
Minister Motshekga to release 2014 Annual National Assessment Results, 03 December 2014
Message of support from the Minister of Basic Education
Food parcels provide much needed relief to families over festive season, 09 December 2014
Minister Angie Motshekga and Gauteng MEC to Receive 101st MassMart mobile kitchen, 28 October 2014
Deputy Minister of Basic Education to handover Portia Primary School to mark fifth ASIDI Western Cape handover, 30 October 2014
Matric examinations continue despite load shedding, 03 November 2014
Education department terminates contracts of companies implicated in food contamination, 6 November 2014
Department of Basic Education briefs Education Portfolio Committee on NSC Task Team Report, 11 November 2014
Minister Motshekga in Japan for UN World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development, 12 November 2014
School nutrition programme has not been suspended in Limpopo, 13 November 2014
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