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Media Releases
Media Advisories and Statements: 2025
Minister Gwarube to deliver keynote address in celebration of Autism Awareness Month, 12 April 2025
Ms Gwarube to hand over newly-built toilets, announce pit toilet eradication progress, 2 April 2025
SA leaders pledge joint action to achieve universal early learning by 2030, 18 March 2025
Minister Gwarube to celebrate 150th Founders’ Day at Kingsridge High School For Girls, 7 March 2025
Basic Education Deputy Minister and KZN Education MEC to commemorate World Obesity Day, 6 March 2025
Basic Education Department observes Teen Suicide Week, 10 February 2025
Media Advisories and Statements: 2024
DBE Statement on the release of the 2022 School Monitoring Survey, 20 November 2024
Basic Education Director-General sets the record straight on school feeding, 21 August 2024
Minister Gwarube to address the 2024 MPC Schools Challenge winners announcement, 19 August 2024
Minister Gwarube to address 14 Year Celebration of Educate Revision Progamme, 12 August 2024
Deputy Minister Mhaule to deliver opening address at the 2024 SASCE, 6 August 2024
Minister Gwarube, Premier Lesufi join MTN SA to unveil ICT Programme, 5 August 2024
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
Journalist and Photographer accreditation form for 2023 ABC Motsepe SASCE
Media Briefing by Minister Motshekga held at DBE Conference Centre, 01 October 2023
Media Release - The DBE and Motsepe Foundation Hosts The 2023 The ABC Motsepe SASCE Final
Statement by Minister Motshekga at Media Briefing 18 June 2023
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
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