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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

‘This is your time’

The Eastern Cape Department of Education launched its ‘Last Push’ Matric support programme at Titi Jonas community hall in Port Alfred on October 4. Speakers encouraged the Grade 12 candidates to stay focused, and promised them the…

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The DA wants basic education minister Angie Motshekga to explain how the physical science paper was leaked.Image: Cebisile Mbonani
PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA
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‘Drama and stress’ expected but schools must reopen by August 24: Motshekga

Basic education minister Angie Motshekga says the education system is currently “breathing through the wound” but postponing the academic year further over fears of Covid-19 is not an option. Motshekga, who was addressing grade 12…

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The tablets project is part of the education department’s e-learning programme.Image: 123rf
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Shock R400m to loan tablet devices for EC Grade 12 pupils

The Eastern Cape education department will fork out more than R400m on leasing 55,000 tablet devices for Grade 12 pupils which will be returned after three years. Initially the contract, which the department entered into with Sizwe Africa…

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