IMPALA PLATINUM INVESTS HIGH-QUALITY OF LEGACY PROJECTS TO UPGRADE STATUS OF LEARNING IN TWO BOJANALA SCHOOLS
The two schools, Platinum Village RR and Kutlwanong School for the Deaf were officially handed over by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe to the North West MEC for Education Viola Motsumi...
2023/2024 Budget Speech
Madam Speaker, Honourable Premier, Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe that this message resonates very well with the core...
2023/2024 Budget Speech (Notice)
Date: 23 May 2023
Time: 08:00
Venue: North West Provincial Legislature
Time: 08:00
Venue: North West Provincial Legislature
NW EDUCATION IS TARGETING THE TOP THREE SPOT
Department officials who were part of the engagements emphasized that, all special and farm schools within the province will be roped in to form part of excellence in the province...
2024 LEARNER REGISTRATION SEASON OPEN FOR NORTH WEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Over the years this has helped us with proper planning in terms of school furniture and ordering of textbooks and I thank parents for their cooperation...
MEMBERS OF PUBLIC CAUTIONED ABOUT OUTBREAK OF MUMPS DISEASE
The outbreak follows confirmation of laboratory results by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). .
MEC MOTSUMI RETURNS TO JOHN FRYLINCK SECONDARY SCHOOL
"I have adopted this school the last time I was there. This meant that l am going to conduct a close monitoring of the behaviour of the learners of this school", said MEC Motsumi...
LET US DEAL AWAY WITH A LOT OF ACTING POSITIONS IN THE NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION” – MEC MOTSUMI
There are many acting positions in this department and that is costing the department so dearly. Let's check on how we can deal away with those acting positions as they are creating problems for the department. We can’t keep on keeping people for over a year in acting positions without appointing them...
Vacancy: Director – Infrastructure Programme Delivery//DCES (South African Sign Language: Grade: 1-12)
General Instructions;
In terms of the Departmental Equity Plan, females and persons with disabilities will receive preference...
In terms of the Departmental Equity Plan, females and persons with disabilities will receive preference...
MEC MOTSUMI SENDS BEST WISHES TO CANDIDATES WRITING THEIR SUPPLIMENTARY MAY/JUNE EXAMINATIONS
"Departmental officials from corporate and districts will be deployed on daily basis to monitor the conduct and administration of the examinations", said MEC Motsumi...
NW EDUCATION WELCOMES THE GRADE 12 EXTRA CLASSES ORGANIZED BY JOHN FRYLING SECONDARY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
These extra classes follows after the intervention at the school by the first teacher in the province, MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi. Learning and teaching was disrupted for two days in the past week due to elements of gangsterism amongst the learners...
MOTSUMI EXPEDITES INFRASTRURE BACKLOG AT TIGANE SECONDARY SCHOOL
“Ours is to address and attend to all infrastructural challenges. We want our learners to have a healthy learning environment which will give desired results”, Motsumi emphasised...
Vacancy: Director – Legal Services (Re-Advertisement)
Director: Legal Services Directorate: Legal Services Ref No: K35318 • Mmabatho NB. This position is being re-advertised and applicants who...
MEC Motsumi tackles gangsterism in Vryburg school
“We will not be bullied by learners in schools. No teacher or learner should be frightened coming to school because of certain learners who want to carry their wayward behaviour towards others. The democracy we have is to be enjoyed by all. No one is above law...
MEC MOTSUMI CONGRATULATES THE ELECTED PROVINCIAL RCL COMMITTEE
The purpose of the RCL is to afford the student body, an opportunity to participate in activities that concern the learners directly or indirectly, in the functioning of the school...
MEC MOTSUMI AND MEC LEHARI TO VISIT JOHN FRYLING SECONDARY SCHOOL TO TACKLE GANGSTERISM CHALLENGE
The MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi together with MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari are expected...
NORTH WEST EDUCATION HOLDS A SUCCESSFUL INFRASTRUCTURE LEKGOTLA
MEC Motsumi during her opening of lekgotla made a stern call for participants not to make these sessions a talk show, but to bring about tangible deliverables to better the system for the benefit of North West posterity...
MEC MOTSUMI INTERVENES AT A SCHOOL BURNT BY THE COMMUNITY
"We cannot condemn learners for the acts committed by the adults. These learners suffered for a long time without a proper school in this area. Now we are approaching winter and we cannot expose them to cold...
MEC MOTSUMI OFFICIALLY OPENED CONSTRUCTION OF KGOSI SHOPE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Almost 40 people from the local community are going to get temporary employment during the renovation of the school. Also the local companies are going to share the 30% stake through sub- contracting...
SOD TURNING FOR MAJOR RENOVATION OF KGOSI SHOPE SECONDARY SCHOOL
The North West Department of Education in its efforts to providing quality education in a conducive learning environment is...
EduNews 2023
"Our primary focus this year is to ensure that the condition of all schools in the province is improved. The Infrastructure unit’s mandate is...
MEC MOTSUMI ENGAGES WITH NORTH WEST CRICKET TO REVIVE SPORTS IN SCHOOLS
The primary objective for such a meeting is to revive sport in schools across the province. In many African communities Rugby and Cricket are viewed as sports for certain groups of communities whereas everyone can take part in them...
”MY PRIORITY AT THE MOMENT IS TO FILL UP VACANT POSTS”- MEC MOTSUMI
"I have called these directorates in order to understand their challenges and strengths. I have observed that our officials have capacity even to achieve great strides...
OUR PLAN IS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS WITH SGB – MEC MOTSUMI
"The School Governing Body is the most critical component of the department, hence l have arranged a meeting with them. We cannot operate in isolation without the parents of learners, we need them in everything we are doing...
BEST PERFORMERS AWARDED WITH CERTIFICATES AT END OF AUTUMN CAMPS
"As a department we are serious on the issue of improving the results. We want to see our province improving from position five to position one at the end of the year...
MEC MOTSUMI CONGRATULATED THE NW TEAM WHICH TOOK PART IN THE SASA-II GAMES
"On behalf of the department l take this time to congratulate all teams that came over to take part in the SASA-II games...
MEC MOTSUMI CONGRATULATES THE NEW EMPLOYEES LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICES DIRECTOR ON HIS APPOINTMENT
Mr Sello Ramong possesses a Master of Business Administration degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Diploma in Labour Law, Advanced Diploma in Labour Law and an Advanced Certificate in Education...
NW EDUCATION SCOOPS FOURTH POSITION IN THE SA PRIMARY SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The province sent 102 primary school athletes from across the province to participate in both track and field event season that includes short and long distance races and field events has discuss, javelin and high jump amongst others.
Vacancy: Senior Management Posts (04)
Superintendent General (K35213/01) Deputy Director-General (Branch: Corporate Management Services) (K35213/02) Director: Professional Educator Development (K35213/04) Director: Employee Health & Wellness...
National Department of Health and Clinton Health Access Initiative
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health challenge in South Africa, with the country having one of the highest TB burdens...
NW Education MEC sends her condolences to the Makgoe family following the demise of FS Education MEC, Tate Makgoe
According to official reports, MEC Makgoe’s car collided with two cows and three occupants were in the car. He [Makgoe] and one protector were declared dead on the scene while the driver is in a moderate condition in hospital...
HEADS ARE GOING TO ROLL – MEC MOTSUMI
During interaction sessions, principals and teachers were given an opportunity to raise their concerns. Some of the concerns were about the state of infrastructure of their schools, others teacher provisioning, while others wanted to be trained on financial management, ill-discipline of the learners, etc...
NW Education MEC engages on a roadshow with principals and teacher representatives
As part of improving quality education outcome in the province, MEC for education in the North West, Viola Motsumi is...
NW EDUCATION CONFIRMS THE LERUNTSE LESEDI SECONDARY SCHOOL LEARNER RECEIVED HIS 2022 MATRIC RESULTS
The department wants to set the record straight that the concerned learner received his matric results on the 27th January 2023, unlike other candidates who received them on 20 January 2023...
NW EDUCATION AVAILS SECOND CHANCE MATRIC PROGRAMME
The aim of the Second Chance Matric Programme is to provide support to learners who were unable to meet the pass requirements or wish to upgrade the Matric results of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the extended Senior Certificate (SC)...
NW EDUCATION ENCOURAGES LEARNERS TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS
MEC Motsumi says that she will be launching Wednesday school sports in Bojanala District soon. She says other districts will follow suit and all learners in schools would be expected to take part in sport...
NORTH WEST EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CONDEMNS TORCHING OF SCHOOL
The North West Department of Education is disturbed by the burning of a principal office and a classroom at Mothelesi...
NW CONFIRMS THE DELIVERY OF STATIONERY IN RATLOU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SCHOOLS
The department last year ordered textbooks and stationery from the manufacturers. The textbooks and stationery were delivered across the province long before the reopening of schools...
Vacancy: Deputy Director-General (Branch: Corporate Management Services)
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointments to the advertised post. Applications should be forwarded to: The...
2022 Matric Results Release Speech
This occasion of the announcement and subsequent release of the matric results is a historic moment in the North West...
NORTH WEST EDUCATION TO HOST THE RELEASE OF THE 2022 MATRIC RESULTS EVENT
The North West Department of Education MEC Viola Motsumi will host the release of the provincial 2022 matric results event...
EFFECTIVE LEARNING TOOK PLACE AS CALM RESTORED FOR BAKERVILLE LEARNERS
It took an initiative of Boikhutso parents to escort these learners in and out of the township. The parents also committed to ensuring safety of the learners during the day by maintaining their presence in and around the school premises...
FIVE SCHOOLS DISRUPTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOLING IN THE NW – MEC MOTSUMI CONDEMNS THE ACT
A group of people allegedly protesting for water shortages in the area, disrupted Ngotoane Secondary, Messega Primary, Babuseng Primary, RB Dithupe Primary and DP Moloto Special School...
NW READY FOR THE REOPENING OF SCHOOLS
The provincial department confirmed that the delivery of stationery and textbooks is currently at 99% with the hope of increasing to 100% on the reopening day. ..
2023 Matric Release Schedule
2022 Matric Results Release Schedule 19 January 2023: Minister to announce the results of the Class of 2022 20 January...
INVITATION TO BID: EDU 12/22 NWDOE
Provision of Physical Security Services to the Institutions of the North West Department of Education for a period of three...
NW Education welcomes MEC Motsumi
MEC Motsumi is born and bred in Mahikeng and started her schooling at Stadt Primary School and proceeded to Mmabatho High School.
Invitation to Bid: Edu 06/08/09/22 NWDoe
Supply, Packaging and Delivery of Grade R Fantasy Furniture over a Contractual Period of 24 Months for 127 Schools at any of the...
Vacancy: Corporate Centre (07 Posts)
General Instructions Note: In terms of the Departmental Equity Plan, females and persons with disabilities will receive preference. The Department...
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL LEARNERS WHO WILL BE MOVING FROM ONE GRADE TO THE OTHER
"I wish to congratulate all the learners who will be starting next year in higher grades. Today in many of our primary schools, graduations ceremonies were held to bid farewell to the 2022 Grade R learners...
NW EDUCATION WARNS PARENTS TO BE CAUTIOUS WHEN LEARNERS ARE TRAVELING TO SCHOOLS DUE TO RAINING WEATHER CONDITIONS
The North West Department of Education is warning parents to be extremely cautious when releasing learners to go to school...
NW EDUCATION MATRIC EXAMINATION RUN SMOOTHLY
The MEC for Education, Mmaphefo Matsemela was satisfied with the progress registered by the schools.
"So far I am truly satisfied by the progress registered by the province. All our schools have written successfully on the first and the second day...
NW STATE OF READINESS FOR GRADE 12 EXAMINATIONS
To ensure all matriculants are ready, all districts conducted extra classes for five weekends in February and March to bridge the content gap of learning losses emanating from the rotational timetable of Grade 11...
NW EDUCATION SCOOPS SIX CATEGORIES AT 2022 NTAs
Out of the thirteen candidates who won at provincial level, the North West province sent six candidates to represent the province...
NW EDUCATION TO HOST THE PROVINCIAL PRAYER, PLEDGE SIGNING AND THANKS GIVING CEREMONY TO THE STAKEHOLDERS
The matric Class of 2022 will be writing their final examinations from 31 October 2022, across the country. About 48...
NW EDUCATION HOSTS 2022 NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS SUCCESSFULLY
The NTAs are aimed at motivating teachers to continue the selfless endeavors they make for the benefit of the country. As a result of the extraordinary efforts made by teachers under extreme conditions...
INVITATION TO THE 2022 PROVINCIAL NTA
The North West Department of Education will be hosting the National Teaching Awards ceremony scheduled as follows: Time: 10:00 Date:...
NW EDUCATION WISHES TO CONGRATULATE THE SHERO AWARD WINNER
“I am extremely excited for winning this award. I was not aware that my learner has entered my name and today I am a national winner...
Memorial and funeral service for drowned learner
The department of Education in the North West province wishes to update members of the media on the memorial service...
Vacancy: Chief Director: Physical Resource (Infrastructure) Management
General Instructions Note: In terms of the Departmental Equity Plan, females and persons with disabilities will receive preference. The Department...
MEC MATSEMELA MOTIVATES GRADE 12 LEARNERS AT THE SPRING CAMPS
The main objective behind the matric camps is to bridge the content gap and to conduct revision in different subjects...
MEC Matsemela wishes teachers a happy World Teacher’s Day
“I take this time to wish you our esteemed teachers well on this special day, set aside us to acknowledge and appreciate you our agents of change, our revolutionaries , society builders...
SPRING CAMPS RUNNING FOR NW MATRICULANTS
“On behalf of the Department I would like to thank teachers and learners for availing themselves for these camps. I would like to encourage parents to allow learners to come for the..
BOJANALA: GRADE 11 BOY LEARNER DROWNS WHILE ATTENDING A LIFE SKILLS PEER SEMINAR
It is reported that the Peer Education Seminar was attended by 92 boys from Moretele and Madibeng sub-districts. In the morning the learners were engaging in different indoor activities and during lunch they were given time to play soccer...
NW EDUCATION CONGRATULATES RASETSHWANE FOR REACHING THE TOP OF KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN
“I reached the mountain summit in six days, one day was for acclimatizing so that the body can adjust to the altitude. This is the highest altitude ever from all the mountains I climbed before...
PREPARATORY EXAMINATIONS CONCLUDED WELL IN THE NW
“On behalf of the department I wish to thank the school community, namely teachers, learners, and parents for the successful preliminary exams. We are aware that at least five areas were affected by service protests and thus caused learners to write under stressful conditions...
PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING STIPEND TO GENERAL ASSISTANTS AND EDUCATOR ASSISTANTS
Getting to the bottom of this, the department understood that some schools could not capture all the appointed assistants on the Data Management System used by the department to capture the appointed assistants...
EDUCATION SPECIALIST POSTS
DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR 25 OF 2022: ADDENDUM FOR DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULARS NO. 17 AND 19 OF 2022: EDUCATION SPECIALIST POSTS Attached kindly find...
Director Strategic Planning/Legal Services
Closing date: 23 September 2022 Director: Strategic Planning (Directorate: Strategic Planning Services) Ref no: K34564/1 • Mmabatho Director: Legal Services (Directorate: Legal...
Gazette – School Promotional posts
DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR 26 OF 2022: ADDENDUM FOR DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO. 07 of 2022: VACANCY LIST FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROMOTIONAL POSTS DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED...
JOUBERTON: ANOTHER SCHOOL GUTTERED BY FIRE IN NW PROVINCE
It is alleged that the community members residing near the school in the evening saw fire at the school, immediately called the principal and the fire department to extinguish the fire...
MEC MATSEMELA EMBARKED ON AN INTERVENTION ROADSHOW TO UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS IN DR RSM DISTRICT
These schools are given special attention to get out of the trap zone of 70% by zooming into their problematic areas.
This strategy has worked miraculously in the past...
This strategy has worked miraculously in the past...
Preliminary Examinations going well in the North West
The department has since prepared learners throughout the year with some subjects complete and others are already on revision program...
FUNERAL DETAIL: VYFHOEK PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS WHO DIED IN A MINI TRUCK ACCIDENT REMAINS 5
On Thursday, 18 August 2022, a mini truck which was traveling from Potchefstroom towards the Johannesburg direction on the N12 road capsized after its front wheel tyre burst...
POTCHEFSTROOM – A MINI TRUCK PLUNGES ON FIVE VYFHOEK PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS KILLING THEM INSTANTLY
The mini truck is reported to have been traveling from Potchefstroom towards the Johannesburg direction on the N12 road and capsized after a front wheel tyre burst and the driver lost control...
MOROKWENG PRIMARY SCHOOL RESUMES SCHOOLING
The North West Department of Education confirms the resumption of teaching and learning in Morokweng Primary School in Morokweng Village...
A SCHOOL KITCHEN BURNT DOWN AT GAETSHO SECONDARY SCHOOL (Lichtenburg)
It is alleged that on Tuesday night on the 16 August 2022, at around 20:00 the principal received a call from a community member that the school was on fire...
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF TENDERS
Please note that the following bids have been cancelled, due to lapsed validity period as a result will be re-advertised:-...
MINISTERS MOTSHEKGA AND MANTASHE TO UNVEIL THE NEWLY BUILT WATERKLOOF HILLS IN RUSTENBURG
The Minister of Basic Education Mrs. Angie Motshekga together with the Minister of Minerals and Energy Mr. Gwede Mantashe will...
NW EDUCATION HELD THE PROVINCIAL RCL LAUNCH – 2022
The MEC for Education, Mmaphefo Matsemela congratulated the new provincial executive of the RCL...
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2022/2023
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NORTH WEST PROVINCE 1 April 2022 till 31 March 2023 http://desd.nwpg.gov.za/?page_id=768
NW ready to reopen schools for third quarter of the academic calendar
Schools were on a deserved winter break while matriculants carried on with winter camps to close content gaps from the past quarter...
A PRIVATE BUS TRANSPORTING LEARNERS EXPLODED IN MAHIKENG
The Letsatsing Secondary School learners were attending the Winter Camp classes which were held at Mosikare Secondary School in Mantsha Village. On their way back home as the bus was dropping off learners around Mmabatho Township it exploded...
NW learner scoops gold medal at a science fest in Tunisia
Tshatiwa is one of two young scientists who were selected at an Eskom Expo International Science Fair in 2021 to represent South Africa in Tunisia at this grand tech festival...
NW CROWED AS THE BEST PROVINCE DURING THE 2022 ABC MOTSEPE SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS CHORAL EISTEDDFOD
Out of 23 school choirs, The North West province managed to bring home 13 trophies in different categories. The schools performed in categories such as Own choices, Gender based (Boys & girls) choirs, Special schools choirs, Small Ensembles, Solo, mixed choirs & Indigenous Forklore...
Vacancy Circular: K34305 (34 Posts)
Closing date: 01 July 2022 General Instructions In terms of the Department Equity Plan, females and persons with disabilities will...
NW EDUCATION HELD WINTER CAMPS IN CELEBRATING THE YOUTH MONTH
The purpose of the camps were for teams to prepare for their National School Sport Championship known as Winter Games, which will be held in Stellenbosch University, Cape Town on 3 until 6 July 2022...
2023 LEARNER REGISTRATION SEASON OPEN FOR NORTH WEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
All application forms for admissions are available in schools and admissions will be on first come-first serve basis...
NORTH WEST EDUCATION EXPERIENCES EMPLOYEES DYING IN NUMBERS
The MEC for Education, Mmaphefo Matsemela was very disturbed by the numbers of officials who died in the department...
RUTANANG PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATOR TO BE LAID TO REST IN EMPANGENI, KZN
“This has been a very difficult week in our department. On Tuesday morning we lost our foundation phase educator in an extremely horrific way...
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE BROADBAND IN NORTH WEST FOR SCHOOLS
The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to request all Internet Service Provisioning suppliers to provide information on what...
2 GRADE R LEARNERS DIE IN A PRIVATE COMBI ACCIDENT
It is alleged that the combi which was transporting 26 learners from Hoopstad in the Free State province to Bloemhof Primary school in the North West province...
EDUCATOR SHOT DEAD AT RUTANANG PRIMARY SCHOOL
"Our communities are the reflection of what is happening in our schools. Now it's time as the society we reflect on these challenges facing our schools. I believe the police will find those behind the horrible incident", said MEC Matsemela...
TWO BUSSES INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT INJURING 36 LEARNERS
It is alleged that the two busses were from Utlwanang Township heading to Kromellenboog Agric Focus Combined which is away from Christiana...
NW EDUCATION CONGRATULATES THE WINNING SCHOOLS OF THE PROVINCIAL ABC MOTSEPE SASCE COMPETITION
The department hosted a three days provincial sasce at the Spirit Word Ministries, Lofdal in Stilfontein. There were 101 performances rendered to book a space to the national Championships and only 23 renditions wll go through...
2 EDUCATORS AND 7 LEARNERS SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES IN A BUS ACCIDENT
It is alleged that about 50 learners were travelling from a rugby match at Laerskool Generaal Hendrik Schoeman in Hartebeestpoort and on their way back the rear left wheel of the bus...
NW Education hosts Provincial ABC Motsepe SASCE competitions
“I wish all schools that will be performing in these three days all the best. Over the years you have made us proud without fail in national competitions and we expect nothing short of the best from you home”, said Matsemela.
NW EDUCATION TO ATTEND THE EDUCATORS GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD AT THE NWU
The North West Department of Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela and the Superintendent General, Ms Stephinah Semaswe accompanied by the Human...
Budget Speech 2022/2023 (Abridged Version)
BUDGET VOTE 8 SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE HONOURABLE MEC FOR EDUCATION, MS WENDY MAPHEFO MATSEMELA MPL, AT THE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE...
NW EDUCATION IS PLEADING WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY OF DEELPAN
NW EDUCATION IS PLEADING WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY OF DEELPAN Following the massive floods...
NW EDUCATION MEC TABLES 2022/23 BUDGET SPEECH
The MEC for Education in the North West province, Mmaphefo Matsemela will table her 2022/23 departmental budget to highlight the...
NW Education NSC Candidates sit for May/June examinations
359 officials from Head Quarters and Districts will be deployed to centers each day to ensure smooth running of examinations and to ensure integrity as well as credibility of the examinations...
STATE OF SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE
The department was invited to appear before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to report about the status of school infrastructure in the province...
MEC Matsemela concerned about small schools in the province
In her monitoring of schools around Magong village, Matsemela noted 11 schools in the nearby area that have less than 100 learners per school...
NW EDUCATION READY FOR THE SECOND QUARTER SCHOOL REOPENING
All schools have concluded their first quarter work. Many schools are ahead with their Annual Teaching Plan...
ERRATUM: VACANCY LIST FOR PROMOTIONAL POSTS – NORTH WEST SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
The Department hereby publishes a list of vacancies of Deputy Principal and Departmental Heads on the establishment of the North West...
COUNT DOWN FOR THE MIGRATION OF THE ECD FUNCTION
The official date for the migration of the Early Childhood Development Centres is Friday, 01 April 2022. About 89 officials from the Department of Social Development are expected to move to the department of Education...
MEC MATSEMELA CONGRATULATES BATHO PELE EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNERS
"I take this opportunity to congratulate Ms Agnes Rasesemola the 2021 African Union Continental Teacher Award winner and Mr Mohitlhi our winner of the 2021 Best Mathematics Teacher category in the National Teaching Awards...
NORTH WEST PROVINCE HOSTS THE NATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN POTCHEFSTROOM
About 1260 athletes from the 9 provinces are expected to compete against each other. The primary school learners will be participating in different sporting codes..
14 YEARS OLD VRYBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL LEARNER FOUND DEAD
The family reported they last saw Sedika Lekhobo (Mereekae) alive when she left home in the afternoon on Saturday, 19 March 2022.
A MOBILE CLASSROOM GUTTED BY FIRE AT MAMUSA PRIMARY SCHOOL
It is alleged that the community residing nearby the school saw the mobile classroom which caught fire within the school premises. At once, they called the fire department and continued to try extinguish the fire...
Vacancy: Director – Labour Relations
Directorate: Labour Relations Ref no: K33997 (Mmabatho) Closing date: 18 March 2022 download: Link
MEC MATSEMELA CONDEMNS SEXUAL ASSAULT BY A DEPARTMENTAL STAFF MEMBER ON LEARNERS
"I hereby strongly condemn this horrible incident. I want the law to take its full course against anyone behind this unacceptable act...
ECD MIGRATION SUMMIT A SUCCESS
“The intended outcome of the summit is to ensure that all the stakeholders are taken on board in relation to ECD Function Shift from the Department of Social Development to Department of Education...
NW EDUCATION HOSTS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SUMMIT ON ECD MIGRATION
As days draw closer to effect migration of Early Childhood Development (ECD), the North West Department of Education together with...
NW EDUCATION EMPOWERS SCHOOLS TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST BULLYING AND DRUGS
The department held training with principals, deputy principals, head of Departments and school safety officers in order to reduce the scourge of bullying and drugs in schools...
DISTRICTS ROADSHOW: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION SHIFT (Ganyesa)
"its all systems go", for the ECD function shift in the North West Province .The ECD function is expected to move to the North West Department of Education on the 01st of April 2022.
MEC MATSEMELA PROUD OF ELETSA SECONDARY SCHOOL UNDER 16 SOCCER TEAM THAT REPRESENTED SOUTH AFRICA AT THE PAN AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
The Under 16 Soccer Team left the country on Wednesday, 16 February 2022 to the Democratic Republic of Congo to participate in the Pan African Championships for Schools...
ELETSA SECONDARY SCHOOL UNDER 16 BOYS SOCCER TEAM TO REPRESENT SOUTH AFRICA AT THE PAN AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD IN DRC
The Under16 Soccer team from Eletsa secondary school won every game on their way from Sub – District level, district, provincial and at national level...
RAMOTSE PRIMARY SCHOOL BURNT DOWN
The cause of fire is still unknown but the school community suspects that it was criminal activities...
GLENCORE FERROALLOYS COMMENCES NEW BUILDING PROJECT TO SUPPORT LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL IN RUSTENBURG
Honourable MEC of The Department of Education for North West Province, Ms Mmaphefo Matsemela, praised Glencore for their support towards The Department of Education and for heeding the call of improving educational facilities in the country...
BOJANALA DISTRICT CELEBRATES TOP ACHIEVERS
Bojanala District obtained position 1 in the province at 81,61% in the 2021 matric results which is a 0,44% improvement from last year...
NW EDUCATION CALLS FOR LEARNERS AND TEACHERS IN LEDIG TO REPORT FOR SCHOOL
This follows "the total shutdown and march' which took place in the area. The shutdown restricted both learners and teachers from going to school and ordered the learners to be part of the protestations, which the department views as unlawful...
“LET OUR CHILDREN BE ALLOWED TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL” – TIRELONG SECONDARY SCHOOL PARENTS
This strong message was conveyed by parents of Tirelong Secondary School during the meeting held with the department on Tuesday, 25 January 2022...
NW EDUCATION ON THE RISE AGAIN
“I am pleased with the 2021 pass rate. Even though still under the cloud of Covid-19 we managed to finish the syllabus on time with the dedication of our learners and teachers...
North West National Senior Certificate Results (2021)
Release of 2021 National Senior Certificate Examination Results Link: https://web.facebook.com/nwdoe/videos/484875319877408/ Download Matric Results Speech
NW EDUCATION DISMAYED BY ALLEGED ABDUCTION OF TIRELONG SECONDARY LEARNERS AT BOARDING SCHOOL
...Once the 162 learners got out of their hostel they were transported by the perpetrators. The learners were transported in five loads and the last group left around 5:00 a.m. in the morning.
NW EDUCATION CONDEMNS THE FORCEFUL REMOVAL OF TIRELONG SECONDARY LEARNERS FROM THE BOARDING SCHOOL BY THE COMMUNITY
It is reported that on Sunday, 16 January 2022 community members came to the school at 21:00 in 4 Quantums, 1 truck and 2 motor cars to forcefully collect their children. It is alleged the group overpowered the security guards at the gate...
MEC MATSEMELA TO VISIT THE TIRELONG SECONDARY SCHOOL LEARNERS PLACED AT THE BOARDING SCHOOLS
The MEC for Education, Mmaphefo Matsemela assured parents that learners will be safe and taken care at the boarding schools...
TIRELONG SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADE 12 LEARNERS HAD A SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING AT THEIR NEW PLACEMENTS
TIRELONG SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADE 12 LEARNERS HAD A SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING AT THEIR NEW PLACEMENTS The...
MEC MATSEMELA ASSURES THE COMMUNITY OF SETLAGOLE VILLAGE ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF KGOSI – SHOPE SECONDARY SCHOOL
"I take this time to assure the community of this village that the school is coming for you soon. I was here last year and I was not happy about the condition of this school...
Announcement of Matric Results in NW
Announcement of Matric Results in NW The MEC for Education in the North West, Mmaphefo Matsemela cordially invites media houses...
NW EDUCATION CONCLUDES CONSULTATION PROCESS WITH PARENTS OF TIRELONG SECONDARY SCHOOL
I came here to assure parents that their children will be in safe hands when we relocate them to other schools...
NORTH WEST READY TO START 2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
I would like to wish all parents, teachers and learners a happy new year. It feels good to welcome all of you to kick-start the 2022 academic year...
PARENTS OF TIRELONG SECONDARY LEARNERS AGREE FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO ATTEND SCHOOL AT AN ALTERNATIVE VENUE
Since inland schools across the country will be reopenning from the 10th January 2022, Tirelong Secondary School will not be ready to welcome the learners...
NW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT INTERVENES AT TIRELONG SECONDARY FOLLOWING VANDALISM EXPERIENCED AT SCHOOL
The department together with the local mine have renovated the school more than five times and vandalism continued non - stop from the area...
NORTH WEST EDUCATION TO CLAMP DOWN ON ILLEGAL SCHOOLS
These are unregistered private or independent schools that are aimed at derailing the future of our learner's and have a negative effect on their academic records and to a great extent contributing to learner drop out...
MEC MATSEMELA THANKFUL FOR HUSSLE-FREE YEAR END EXAMINATIONS IN THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE
MEC for education in the North West province, Mmaphefo Matsemela is thankful to the school community for a smoothly ran examination period...
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) FUNCTION SHIFTS TO EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FROM APRIL NEXT YEAR
The migration of the ECD function to education department was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his 2019 State of the Nation address...
NW EDUCATION ENCOURAGES LEARNERS IN SCHOOL WHO ARE BETWEEN 18 AND 12 YEARS TO VACCINATE
Majority of learners across the province have almost finished writing their examinations hence the department is encouraging them to vaccinate...
Examination Instruction 19 of 2021
APPLICATION FOR SUBJECT CHANGES, APPLICATION TO OFFER MORE THAN 7 SUBJECTS, APPLICATION FOR IMMIGRANT STATUS In terms of the Regulations...
NW PROVINCE HAS A 2021 AFRICAN UNION CONTINENTAL TEACHER WINNER
The African Union made an official announcement at an official ceremony held at Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, on Tuesday, 30 November 2021...
MATSEMELA TO LEAD THE ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR THE GRADE 8 LEARNERS AT SUNRISE VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
Tomorrow l will be guiding the Grade 8 class about how they should behave themselves in high school...
NORTH WEST TEACHER NOMINATED TO THE AU CONTINENTAL TEACHER AWARDS 2021
The African Union Teacher Awards are established as means to demonstrate respect for teachers and the teaching profession, by encouraging and celebrating committed teachers in Africa...
MATSEMELA TO LEAD THE ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR THE GRADE 8 LEARNERS AT SUNRISE VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
MATSEMELA TO LEAD THE ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR THE GRADE 8 LEARNERS AT SUNRISE VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL The North West Department...
Assessment Instruction 19 of 2021 – SPECIAL MARKS ADJUSTMENT/CONDONATION DISPENSATION FOR LEARNERS IN GRADES 4-9
This Assessment Instruction serves to mediate National Assessment Circular no. 3 of 2021. Mark adjustments and condonations are used as a...
Examination Instruction 20 of 2021 – RELEASE OF NSC 2021 RESULTS SC, 2022 MAY/JUNE EXAMINATION, TOP CANDIDATES, STAND-BY LINE
Principals/schools will not be involved in the verification of results on 26 and 27` December 2021 in Mafikeng by Corporate...
Assessment Instruction 18 of 2021 – Amendment -Reporting Learner performance for 2021
Reference is hereby made with regard to Assessment Instruction No. 10 of 2021, on reporting learner performance. Circumstances dictate that plans...
Vacancy Circular: K33627
BAS: Controller (Ref. K33627/1) Deputy Director: Accounting Services (Ref. K33627/2) Deputy Director: Acquisition and Demand Management (Ref. K33627/3) Assistant Director: Resource Demand (Ref....
Examination Instruction 18 of 2021
REGISTRATION FOR SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION: JUNE 2022 Candidates who qualify to write the 2022 Senior Certificate examination may register from...
“I AM A SCHOOL FAN” CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED BY SADTU AND NW EDUCATION
The campaign aims to mobilise all stakeholders including parents, teachers, learners, and government departments to address school-related violence in all its forms...
Responded Bidders (Edu 28-32/21 NW)
ERECTION OF SECURITY FENCE FOR TSWELELOPELE SECONDARY SCHOOL NNM DISTRICT (2SQ OR HIGHER) Edu 28/21 NW ERECTION OF SECURITY FENCE IN...
Deputy Director (x2)
K33512/01 Deputy Director: Financial Management K33512/02 Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services Closing date: 12 November 2021 More Information
School Promotional Posts
DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO. 37 of 2021: VACANCY LIST FOR SCHOOLS PROMOTIONAL POSTS The Department hereby publishes a list of vacancies of...
NW EDUCATION CLASS OF 2021 READY FOR MATRIC EXAMINATIONS
Our provincial department has prepared 439 centres that have been audited for compliance in terms of facility, staff capacity security for storage...
Vryburg – Lykso Primary School
Vryburg - Lykso Primary School The North West Department of Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela will be handing over hostels and...
GRADE 12 PLEDGE SIGNING AND PROVINCIAL PRAYER
GRADE 12 PLEDGE SIGNING AND PROVINCIAL PRAYER The North West Department of Education will be hosting provincial prayer and signing...
NW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES ALLEGATIONS OF ASSAULT DOING ROUNDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
It is alleged that after the school assembly around 8 o' clock in the morning, the school management noticed that a 17-year-old Grade 10 learner, who was on suspension for other disciplinary issues was seen at school...
Dial a Tutor
North West Department of Education brings you a Contact Centre solution that will enable High School learners across the Province to have...
NW DOMINATES THE 21st NTA
On behalf of the entire department, I want to express my gratitude on the work of all our teachers. I am proud of you, keep the torch shining to the entire province...
Invitation: 21st National Teaching Awards
INVITATION - 21ST NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS VIRTUAL EVENT (PDF)
Happy World Teachers Day
To the greatest heroes I know, on behalf of North West team education, we are grateful for your hardwork that you continue to display...
Closing Date extended: BEEI Application
RECRUITMENT OF UNEMPLOYED YOUTH FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INTERVENTION As part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme the North West Department of...
Learner Registration – 1 to 30 September 2021
The South Africa Schools Act (SASA) 84 of 1996, Chapter 2, section 3 makes provision for compulsory attendance for learners....
NW EDUCATION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS
A great variety of different categories were represented. The diversity on display in terms of leadership demonstrated fantastically a growing dedication to responsible teaching practices...
NW EDUCATION HOSTS ITS SEGMENT OF NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS
Due to Covid-19 indoor capacity limits, members of the media who are unable to be at the venue are encouraged to watch on the NWDE Facebook page...
Tender Addendum: Edu 28/21 NW, Edu 29/21 NW, Edu 30/21 NW, Edu 31/21 NW, Edu 32/21 NW
Addendum to: Edu 28/21 NW, Edu 29/21 NW, Edu 30/21 NW, Edu 31/21 NW, Edu 32/21 NW (EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE)...
Cancellation of Bid/Tender – Edu 27/21 NW
Cancellation of Bid/Tender - New Technical workshops and classrooms at Die Hoerskool Wagpos Bojanala District (8GB) Date: 17 AUGUST 2021 More...
Circular No.28 of 2021 – Vacant Circuit Manager Posts
Vacant Circuit Manager Posts Closing Date: 31 August 2021 More Information
Vacancies: K33231 (1-10)
Deputy Director: Dispute Resolution Deputy Director: Fraud and Anti-Corruption Deputy Director: HR Management Deputy Director: Expenditure Monitoring and Reporting Deputy...
Tender Advertisement: Edu 28-32/21 NW
Erection of security fence for Tswelelopele Secondary School in Ngaka Modiri Molema District (2SQ) Erection of security fence for Ngaka Modiri...
PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER LEARNERS DURING LEARNER REGISTRATION SEASON
MEC for Education in the North West province Mmaphefo Matsemela encourages parents and legal guardians to adhere to the directives for smooth registration...
NW Department of Education congratulates it’s AU Teacher Prize nominee
Mrs Rasesemola, a winner in the 2017 National Teaching Awards in the Excellence in Secondary School leadership category is the only female teacher to represent the Republic of South Africa on the AU Teacher Prize...
Tender Addendum
ADDENDUM TO EDU 26/21 NW RFB: APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR TRAINING OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT NQF (NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK) LEVEL...
NW EDUCATION CONDEMNS BULLYING AT A SCHOOL IN LEEUDORINGSTAD
The incident involving two Grade 11 girl learners of Tiragalo Secondary was reported to the school by the victim’s parent on Tuesday, 27 July 2021 to have happened after school and the unpleasant video has since been circulating on social media spaces and was seen by departmental officials...
Vaccination Reminder
Vaccination Reminder You still have a chance to vaccinate at a Vaccination Site near you from 26 - 30 JULY 2021...
TENDER ADDENDUM
ADDENDUM TO THE FOLLOWING TENDERS: EDU 12/21 NW; EDU 13/21 NW; EDU 14/21 NW; EDU 15/21 NW; EDU 16/21 NW;...
NW EDUCATION VACCINATION DRIVE EXTENDED
The extension was brought by low education personnel turn out wherein by close of extension on Wednesday, 14 July only 71 percent of the sector personnel were vaccinated...
Tswelopele Interactive Flyer/Woza Matric Flyer
Tswelopele Interactive Flyer July 2021 download pdf Woza Matric Flyer July 2021 download pdf
Tender Advertisement: Edu 27/21 NW
New Technical workshops and classrooms at Die Hoerskool Wagpos Bojanala District (8GB) Closing Date: 06 August 2021 Time: 11:00 More...
Addendum Edu 06-21 NW
Addendum Edu 06-21 NW Edu 06 - 21 NW Addendum SCM-Bid documents SBD 3.1_2 SCM-Bid documents SBD 4 DECLARATION OF...
Tender Advertisement: Edu 12-26/21 NW
Tender Advertisement: Edu 12-26/21 NW Bid documents should be deposited in the Department’s bid box situated next to CFO’S Office...
Tender Advertisement: Edu 04-11/21 NW
Tender Advertisement: Edu 04-11/21 NW Closing Date: 19-29 July 2021 Time: 11:00am For more information, click on Current Advertised Tenders
NW EDUCATION SATISFIED WITH TEACHER VACCINATION TURNOUT
MEC for Education in the North West is pleased by employee turn out and envisages a 100 percent turnout...
MEC MATSEMELA WISHES EDUCATORS AND LEARNERS A SAFE WINTER BREAK
Following the rise in numbers of Covid-19 infections, schools were forced to close earlier than planned to avoid the spread of the virus. I therefore plead with our teachers and learners to continue to observe the non-pharmaceutical instructions of Covid-19...
Covid19: Vaccinating Educators and staff at schools (23 June – 08 July 2021)
Covid19: Vaccinating Educators and staff at schools (23 June - 08 July 2021) Educator Vaccine Launch 2021 For more information, ...
Vacancy Advert: Director Security, Records Management and Auxiliary Services
Vacancy: Director Security, Records Management and Auxiliary Services Information: http://desd.nwpg.gov.za/?page_id=13
MEC MATSEMELA TO BRIEF THE MEDIA ON THE VACCINATION ROLL – OUT
MEC MATSEMELA TO BRIEF THE MEDIA ON THE VACCINATION ROLL - OUT The North West Department of Education MEC, Mmaphefo...
A TEACHER ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED BY A PARENT INSIDE THE CLASSROOM
The teacher who has over 10 years teaching experience was allegedly assaulted by a mother who has two children in Grade 4 and R respectively at the school...
NW EDUCATION CONGRATULATES COLIGNY LEARNER ON HIS WIN
Mohulatsi (18) came victorious after a compelling competition with other Grade 12 maths geeks from across the country as of March 2021 where each contestant...
MEC MATSEMELA CONVEYS MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES TO THE TSELAPEDI FAMILY
MEC Matsemela was overcome with sadness when she learned of Pastor Tselapedi's untimely passing...
NWDE CONVEYS MESSAGE OF SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LEFUNO MAVHUNGA
NWDE CONVEYS MESSAGE OF SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LEFUNO MAVHUNGA The North West Department of Education received with...
Tender Invitation to bid
Edu 01/21 NW Appointment of Service Providers to Supply and Deliver Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all Schools and Offices...
MEC MATSEMELA CONGRATULATES WAGPOS SECONDARY
MEC Matsemela visited Wagpos secondary during her roadshow to encourage underperforming schools. She congratulated Wagpos for their sterling achievements in the field of Agriculture...
MEC MATSEMELA INSISTS THAT ICT WILL BE PART AND PARCEL OF CURRICULUM DELIVERY IN NW SCHOOLS
To mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the education system, the North West Department of Education procured 30 292 tablets for Grade 12 learners and 1 198 laptops for teachers...
MEC MATSEMELA ENCOURAGES UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS
The primary purpose of her visit during the roadshow was to share the vision of the department about the future of learners. She emphasized that the department demands a committed workforce in bettering the lives of learners...
MEC MATSEMELA INTERACTS WITH SCHOOL SUB-DISTRICTS
The first visit will be in Bojanala district wherein she will be meeting with principals, subject advisors and district managers. MEC Matsemela’s visit will include two underperforming and two best performing schools in each district...
POWERS OF THE POTCHEFSTROOM BOYS SGB WITHDRAWN
This follows after several investigations conducted at the school wherein glaring irregularities were uncovered and they continuously disturbed the smooth running of the school...
MEC MATSEMELA CONDEMNS ANY ACT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST LEARNERS
This follows after a teacher at Pinagare Secondary School in Taung has been arrested due to allegations of raping a 16 years old Grade 10 learner. The teacher was released on bail yesterday, 09 Tuesday 2021...
MEC MATSEMELA WISHES GOOD LUCK TO BOITUMELO MOHULATSI WHO ENTERED A MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
The main aim of the competition is to educate the society about some principles, fundamental concepts, important theorems in mathematics and mathematicians in general...
MADIBOGOPAN: G.S. PHOI SECONDARY SCHOOL EXCITED ABOUT BICYCLES
The bicycles are part of flagship program by the Department of Transport called Shova Kalula bicycle programme; an initiative which is aimed at assisting learners walking long distances to school to access basic education..
NW department of Education’s matric release speech
NW department of Education's matric release speech Matric Results Release Speech - 23 Feb 2020
NW SCHOOL RECEIVES BICYCLES DONATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
NW SCHOOL RECEIVES BICYCLES DONATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT The North West Department is set to receive a gift of...
“NORTH WEST IS ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING PROVINCES” – DEPUTY MINISTER MHAULE
Throughout the visit by the Deputy Minister, she was impressed by the commitment of the teachers in all the schools she visited. Learners were in class following the instructions of their teachers and implementing the Covid - 19 regulations...
MEC MATSEMELA SATISFIED ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COVID-19 PROTOCOLS IN SCHOOLS
The North West Department of Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela together with her executive managers went out of their offices to monitor the school compliance towards Covid-19 regulations on the first day of the reopening of schools...
NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION READY TO START ACADEMIC YEAR
All 1 583 schools are prepared to receive learners with screeners readily available as well as masks and sanitizers for hygienic purposes...
MEC MATSEMELA CONFIDENT ABOUT SCHOOL READINESS IN VENTERSDORP
MEC Matsemela expressed her gratitude that finally the learners of Boikhutsong Village will be able to attend school in the locality...
MEC MATSEMELA TO MONITOR SCHOOL READINESS AT BOIKHUTSONG VILLAGE
Boikhutsong Village is situated 20 kilometres away from Ventersdorp and since its inception there was no school for the learners. Learners from the area were subjected into traveling to nearby villages to attend school...
FLASH FLOODS IMPACT EDUCATION SERVICES IN THE NW PROVINCE
This means a halt in the education services as teachers in the affected schools could not report for duty. No damages have been reported in schools as yet...
MEC MATSEMELA MONITORS SCHOOL READINESS
Today I am doing the unannounced visits to schools to monitor the conditions of our schools. Whenever I visit at any school I want to make sure that the necessary health and safety protocols of Covid - 19 are being followed...
NORTH WEST SCHOOL MANAGEMENT RETURN TO SCHOOL TO START WITH THE 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
This follows the Minister of Basic Education Department's amended directions regarding the dates for the reopening of schools to provide for the 2021 academic year, and measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 within the department as a whole...
NW EDUCATION READY TO RESUME SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM
The North West province caters for 741 255 of learners in 1326 schools that are on quintile1,2 and 3. Identified special schools will also be catered for...
MARKING CONCLUDED IN THE NORTH WEST
“Today we wrapped up marking of NSC scripts. I take this time to express my sincere gratitude to the heroes and heroines we have in the education sector who selflessly gave their time to mark our candidate’s scripts...
11 MARKERS TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID–19 VIRUS
The 11 markers constitutes of nine marking staff and two departmental officials. All the markers who tested positive are from various marking centres across the province and are now released to go back home for self-quarantining. The hostel and marking rooms which were used by these markers have been decontaminated...
NW EDUCATION IS READY FOR MARKING OF THE GRADE 12 SCRIPTS
The department has appointed 3326 markers and 174 Control Officers in 17 marking centres across the province. The markers have been appointed based on their three-year track record in teaching Grade 12 learners...
TWO NW LEARNERS DIE AS A WALL FALL ON THEM, ONE DROWNS IN A DAM
The two learners attended at Matlhare Moholo Primary and Tselaathuto Secondary in Itereleng village near Pampierstad and the other learner attended at Molelema Primary School in Taung...
NW EDUCATION URGES PRINCIPALS TO RELEASE ACADEMIC REPORTS
"I take this time to encourage all schools principals to release academic reports to all learners. If learners owes the school, the debt should be directed to parents not learners", said MEC Matsemela.
NORTH WEST EDUCATION CONGRATULATES TLHAMPE FOR REGISTERING WITH DRAKENSBERG BOYS CHOIR SCHOOL
Lukhanyo is gifted with an extraordinary talent for a boy of his age. He mesmerized everyone during his performance for the famed choir and his velvety smooth voice takes you on a journey of sound and emotion. Lukhanyo, who hails from Ikageng in Potchefstroom...
3 MATRICULANTS DIES IN A TAXI ACCIDENT
It is alleged that 14 learners were passengers in a taxi that was transporting them from a resort in the vicinity of Assen near Brits back to Lethabong. It is alleged that the taxi overturned along the R511 road...
Withdrawal of the old Z83 & issuing of the new Z83 as Gazetted
Withdrawal of the old Z83 and issuing of the new Z83 as gazetted New Z83 form (002)
NORTH WEST EDUCATION TAKING SERVICES TO SHAMBURG COMMUNITY
At beginning of November the MEC for Department of Education, Mmaphefo Matsemela visited the area of Shamburg to monitor examinations and was concerned to find a number of children of school going age dawdling the streets due to lack of identity documentation...
NEW SCHOOL TO BE BUILT IN IKAGENG TO DEAL WITH OVERCROWDING
With the massive migration of communities to cities bears great pressure for schools such that a demand for schools comes as a peremptory call for the department to build more schools to meet up with the challenge...
MEC MATSEMELA CONDUCTING A SOD – TURNING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MACHAKELA MAMODIBO SECONDARY SCHOOL
The construction of these schools is aimed at addressing the backlog of providing a conducive learning environment to the learners. The 6th Administration of government has prioritized education as an Apex priority...
SIBANYE – STILLWATER DONATES 30 SMART BOARDS AND 300 TABLETS TO THE NORTH WEST EDUCATION SCHOOLS
We are intentional about creating value for our shareholders so that while the mines are still operational: communities can also benefit through structured programmes that advance development...
MATSEMELA SENDS HER CONDOLENCES TO FAMILIES OF 3 LEARNERS WHO SUFFOCATED IN A DEEP FREEZER
It is alleged that on the day of the incident learners were playing in and out game in the deep freezer. They were later found dead in the deep freezer...
Extended: Recruitment of unemployed for the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative
The North West Department of Education would like to invite unemployed and not studying youth between the ages of 18-35...
Vacancy: School Education Assistants & General assistants
School Education Assistants & General assistants http://desd.nwpg.gov.za/?page_id=13
MEC MATSEMELA APPRECIATES A DONATION OF ABLUTION FACILITIES TO 4 SCHOOLS
"Our goal is to grow a sustainable business to develop the community. We have headed a goal outlined by the government of improving the lives of the communities", said Tyira...
Examination Instruction 23 of 2020 – Re-write of LOCAT
Re-write of Common Assessment Task (CAT) for Life Orientation (LO) - LOCAT: Grade 12 NSC 2020 Link: Examination Instructions
MEC MATSEMELA MONITORS THE FIRST DAY OF GRADE 12 EXAMINATIONS
In this year's Grade 12 examinations learners were compelled to write while wearing masks. The number of learners in the examinations classrooms were reduced to comply with the Covid - 19 regulations.
Extension of the closing date for application of Funza Lushaka Bursary 2020/21
Brochure Funza 2020 Teacher Recruitment Screening Form 2020 FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY PROGRAMME APPLICATION FORM 2020
“WE BELIEVE IN YOU!”- MEC MATSEMELA SENDS GOOD WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2020
"We believe in you. We're behind you, cheering you on to the finish line.
Give it everything you’ve got – you’re nearly there – and know that whatever happens next, you’ve got what it takes for an amazing life. Your final grades are the gateway to the bright future ahead of you. All the best!", Matsemela echoed...
Give it everything you’ve got – you’re nearly there – and know that whatever happens next, you’ve got what it takes for an amazing life. Your final grades are the gateway to the bright future ahead of you. All the best!", Matsemela echoed...
NORTH WEST EDUCATION PRAYING FOR SMOOTH RUNNING OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS
The primary purpose for the prayer is that after teachers have played their part of teaching and revising with learners, divine intervention is a sought after pillar to connect to the Almighty for guidance in the examinations...
CONSTRUCTION OF HUHUDI PRIMARY SCHOOL ON THE CARDS
The sod-turning ceremony which is the sign for construction of a school, brought smiles and confidence to the Huhudi Extension 25 residents. The new settlement in Vryburg informally called "Colour Block" didn't have a school and learners were subjected to attend school in the old location by means of scholar transport...
MEC MATSEMELA TO CONDUCT A SOD – TURNING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HUHUDI PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Huhudi Primary school will get a new construction of 24 classrooms, administration block, school hall, Grade R block, etc.
NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DISTANCE ITSELF FROM JOB ADVERTS CIRCULATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
We wish to put it on record that, as the department of Education we distance ourselves from those adverts circulating on social media platforms. We would like to advise everyone who has seen those messages to ignore them and regard them as fake news.
DON’T LEAVE QUESTIONS UNANSWERED IN YOUR EXAMINATIONS – MEC MATSEMELA
"Hundred percent is real with these learners, please continue to work very hard. I wish you all the best in your examinations. I want you to focus. Now it is your time to reflect what your teachers have taught you throughout the year...
ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR NW CLASS OF 2020 EXAMINATIONS
The department has prepared 438 public centres. All of these centres have been audited for compliance in terms of facilities, staff capacity space , conduciveness, security and storage capacity as well as full adherence of Covid-19 protocols.
NW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT HOSTING AN INTERVENTION CAMP FOR THE MARIKANA GRADE 12 LEARNERS
Marikana Secondary school has been the worst affected by the school disruptions since the beginning of July 2020. The disruptions started after the appointment of the new principal for the school.
MEC MATSEMELA CONDEMNS MISMANAGEMENT OF FUNDS IN SCHOOLS
Education MEC in the province Mmaphefo Matsemela condemns this practice and says it is really concerning that elements of criminality and/or corruption at the expense of tax paying citizens.
MEC MATSEMELA ANALYZES FARM SCHOOLS PRELIMINARY RESULTS
MEC Matsemela accompanied by a team of curriculum experts visited Nauproort and Iterelong Secondary schools both farm schools in the area of Rustenburg to analyze their Preliminary examinations results.
ATTEMPTED ARSON AT FOUR SCHOOLS IN MORULENG
MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela condemns this with the strongest terms as it is set pack for learners and the education system at large. She says those who burnt the schools are savagely cruel.
MEC MATSEMELA WISHES TEACHERS A HAPPY INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS’ DAY
This year's theme says " Working in solidarity with teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic" and it resonates well to unmatched efforts made by teachers beyond the classroom environment...
Examination Instruction 15, 16 & 17 of 2020
Examination Instruction 15, 16 & 17 of 2020 Examination Instruction 17 of 2020 - NSC - SC Admission letters and Timetable...
INCIDENT FREE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS ENDS IN HIGH SPIRITS FOR THE NORTH WEST GRADE 12 LEARNERS
The preliminary examinations for the Grade 12 learners started on 14 September 2020 and finished off on 02 October 2020..
MTN, Huawei and government join forces to increase access to eLearning in the North West
The MTN SA Foundation, in partnership with Huawei and the North West Department of Education, today handed over tablets to a no-fee paying school in a drive to increase access to eLearning...
GRADE 12: LEARNERS TACKLE WEEKENDS SCHOOLING AS AN INTERVENTION
These weekend extra lessons are a result of interruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic that affected schooling in 2020 as well other social factors like community unrests that was witnessed in areas such as Tlakgameng Cluster with 23 secondary schools in the Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality...
Circular 30 of 2020 – Learner Registration for 2021
Circular 30 of 2020 - Learner Registration for 2021
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTION
1. Examination Instruction 12 of 2020 -Writing of PREP exams
2. GUIDE LINES FOR COVID-19 FOR STRONGROOMS
3. Protocol_Writing_Preparatory _Exams
2. GUIDE LINES FOR COVID-19 FOR STRONGROOMS
3. Protocol_Writing_Preparatory _Exams
FIRST DAY OF PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS A SUCCESS IN THE NORTH WEST
The 2020 academic year was engulfed by long school breaks posed by Covid-19. That reduced the contact time between learners and teachers.
NW EDUCATION READY TO SIT FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMS
Examinations will commence with English first paper and are set prepare learners for the year end exams.
LEARNERS TO BE PROGRESSED ACCORDING TO THEIR PERFORMANCE SAYS MEC MATSEMELA
"All learners will be progressed to higher grades according to their performance. There will never be "pass one, pass all". In all our schools teaching and learning is the order of the day, the department is going an extra mile to ensure learners get assistance.
HANDOVER OF BOITEKONG 2 SECONDARY SCHOOL
An estimated amount of 41m was spent to build Boitekong 2 secondary school that entails new facilities such as, ablution blocks each with toilet, new classrooms, a fully furnished kitchen for the NSNP programme and four laboratories for Physical sciences, Life sciences, Mathematics and Library.
MEC MATSEMELA PLEASED WITH THE ARREST OF SCHOOL BUGLARS AND RETRIVAL OF GOODS
The suspects were found in possession of school items that were allegedly stolen which includes,16 laptops, 150 tablets, 1 projector, 2 sets of netball kit, 3 sets of soccer kit and 2 sets of volleyball kit and damaged office doors...
NORTH WEST EDUCATION READY TO PHASE-IN OTHER GRADES
Matsemela expressed the province's readiness approach include provision for boarding school hostels with mobile hostels in order to comply with social distancing. On the other hand the department saught to repair schools that were vandalised during the lockdown.
Tender advertisement
1. Appointment of Service Providers for Supply and Delivery of Stationary for in the North West Province for a period...
MEC MATSEMELA CONVEYS MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES TO THE LATE MEC JACK
According to the Premier of Northern Cape province, Dr Zamani Saul in his statement indicated that the late MEC Jack died in hospital.
GRADE 7 LEARNERS RETURN TO SCHOOL IN THE NW
Grade 7 learners across the North West province public schools returned with no disruptions post the two week break pronounced by President Cyril Ramaphosa as of 27 July 2020.
FORMER NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT – GENERAL DIES
The North West Department of Education MEC, Mmapefo Matsemela received with sadness the demise of the former Superintendent-General, Dr Itumeleng Samuel Molale who died on Sunday, 09 August 2020 after a long illness at a Medi Clinic Heart hospital in Pretoria.
NW EDUCATION LAUNCHES THE DIAL-A-TUTOR PROGRAMME
Dial-a-Tutor is a contact solution of calling a toll free number which aims to provide all high school learners from Grade 8 - 12 across the province with an opportunity to interact with subject specialists to tutor them in their different areas of learning throughout the four week school break.
MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION TO MONITOR THE RETURN OF GRADE 12 LEARNERS IN THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE
The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga will tomorrow, Tuesday, 04 August 2020, visit two schools in Lethlabile, Brits to monitor the return of grade 12 learners to schools.
LAUNCH: “DIAL-A-TUTOR” PROGRAMME TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
This is a strategy devised by the provincial department to assist learners during the four week long school break as pronounced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Withdrawal of Advertised Screeners Posts of Independent Schools
All the advertised posts of screeners in independent schools are hereby withdrawn (Refer Circular No 31 of 2020). The Department...
NORTH WEST EDUCATION DEPARTMENT APPEALS TO PARENTS FOR HELP WITH SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME
Parents and caregivers are urged to approach schools closest to them to collect meals provided through the National School Nutrition Programme...
MOTSWEDI SECONDARY SCHOOL SGB RECOMMENDS EXPULSION FOR THE LEARNER WHO ASSAULTED THE TEACHER
The School Governing Body for Motswedi Secondary school near Zeerust recommended expulsion for the Grade 12 learner who assaulted a teacher recently. This comes after a disciplinary hearing which was held at school on Thursday, 23 July 2020..
Vacancy – Covid 19 Screeners (1336)
Circular no: 31 of 2020 Notice is hereby given of the department's intention to appoint Covid-19 screeners (8 months contract)....
Dr RSM – Messages of condolences to families of two learners and teacher
The North West Department of Education wishes to convey messages of condolences to families of two learners and teacher all from Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district who passed on untimely on two different incidents on Sunday, 19 July 2020.
NW EDUCATION TO TAKE DRASTIC STEPS AGAINST LEARNERS ASSAULTING TEACHERS
The North West Department of Education is disappointed by an unacceptable and indecent behavior of Grade 12 learners of Motswedi Secondary School near Zeerust who assaulted a teacher and record video footages that went viral on social media pages.
The incident happened on Thursday, 16 July 2020 within the school premises...
The incident happened on Thursday, 16 July 2020 within the school premises...
Mandela Day
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear”
LEARNER REGISTRATION COMMENCES IN NW SCHOOLS
All application forms for admissions will be available in schools and admissions will be on first come-first serve basis.
SCHOOL SELF-EVALUATION
Schools are required to undertake a realistic and evidence-based assessment of their school against the criteria within the nine areas of evaluation.
55 NEW COVID-19 RELATED CASES FOR NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
MEC Matsemela continues to encourage the school community and the provincial department at large to continue adhering to the Covid-19 regulations and to be safe...
GRADE 6 & 11 SCHEDULED TO RETURN TO SCHOOL IN NORTH WEST PROVINCE
After consultating with the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga regarding phasing in of grades next week, the North West Department of Education (NWDE) agreed to allow only grades 6 and 11 to return to school on Monday, 06 July 2020...
MAGOGOE – THREE CLASSES PROVISIONED FOR GRADE 10,11 SET ALIGHT
Three classrooms provisioned for the phasing in of Grade 10 and 11 were set alight at Ramaine -A- Phetlhu Secondary School at Magogoe a Koikoi village in Mafikeng on the evening of Wednesday, 01 July 2020...
DEPARMENT COVID-19 WAR ROOM AT DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE
The purpose of the war room is to deal with challenges related to Covid -19 which include but not limited to Water and Sanitation, Infrastructure related issues, Learner Transport issues and School readiness with special reference to provisioning of PPEs to all teachers, Learners and school Community...
Covid-19: 64 NEW COVID-19 RELATED CASES RECORDED IN THE NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Sixty-four new Covid-19 related cases have been confirmed for North West Department of Education between Monday, 29 June and Wednesday, 01 July 2020...
A 25-YEAR-OLD TEACHER FOUND DEAD
The North West Department of Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela was deeply saddened and disheartened by the murder of a 25-year-old teacher at Magong Village near Rustenburg...
Covid-19: 44 NEW COVID-19 RELATED CASES RECORDED IN THE NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The North West Department of Education has registered 44 new cases of Covid-19 from the 62 previously concluded cases earlier in the week which brings the overall number of cases to 106.
NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONFIRMS 30 NEW CASES OF COVID-19
The North West Department of Education confirms 30 new Covid-19 related cases as of Tuesday, 23 June 2020, bringing the total to 62 cases.
TSWAING – A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN THE NW BURNS
George Madoda Primary School school in Tswaing sub-district was reported to be on fire in the early hours of Wednesday...
Covid-19: EIGHT MORE CASES OF CORONA VIRUS REPORTED BY NORTH WEST EDUCATION
The North West Education department has on Monday confirmed eight more positive cases at its schools...
Covid-19: NW EDUCATION REGISTERS ADDITIONAL FOUR CASES
Four new Coronavirus cases have been reported in North West schools as at Tuesday, 16 June 2020...
Covid-19: 3 TEACHERS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID 19 IN NORTH WEST PROVINCE
The North West Education department confirms that 3 teachers within the province have tested positive for Covid – 19 virus and have been placed under the 14 days self quarantine at home...
Exams: Certification application form
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE COMBINATIONS OR RE-ISSUES The following documentation must be attached in order for the application to be processed: ...
Exams: EXAMINATION ASSISTANTS (APPLICATION FORM)
APPLICATION FORM: EXAMINATION ASSISTANTS (2020) (Closing date: 31 July 2020) Preliminary dates for the NSC marking session: 4 December 2020...
NW Education registers satisfactory attendance as schools reopen
The department of education in the North West province is satisfied with teacher-learner attendance as schools reopened for Grade 7 and 12 learners...
NORTH WEST 56 YEAR OLD SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
The North West Education Department has confirmed reports that a 56 year old school principal has tested positive for COVID-19.
PREMIER MOKGORO TO VISIT SCHOOLS TO INSPECT STATE OF READINESS
Mahikeng – North West Premier, Prof Tebogo Job Mokgoro, accompanied by the MEC for Education, Ms Maphefo Matsemela, will tomorrow visit several schools in Mahikeng to inspect their state of readiness to welcome back Grade 7 and 12 learners from Monday next week.
MEC MATSEMELA MONITORS SCHOOL READINESS IN BOJANALA DISTRICT
North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela extends her school monitoring to Rustenburg on Tuesday to confirm state of readiness for schools reopening in Bojanala district as well as to receive a pledge by Impala Platinum Mine...
NW EDUCATION RESPONDS TO ALLEGATIONS MADE BY SADTU
The North West Education department has noted with concern the statement issued by the South African Democratic Teacher’s Union (SADTU) in the province on the allegations that it misleads the public.
MEC MATSEMELA VISITS SCHOOL AHEAD OF REOPENING
As schools across the country will be reopening on 01 June 2020 since Covid-19 closure, North West department of education MEC Mmaphefo Mastemela is visiting a school in Mmabatho to monitor the state of readiness.
NW EDUCATION IS READY FOR THE REOPENING OF SCHOOLS
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela declared that the province is ready for the reopening of schools on 01 June 2020...
MOCOSENG – A CHILD DROWNS IN A SEWAGE DRAINAGE
The North West Education department is saddened by the death of a 4-year-old boy who allegedly drowned in a school sewage drainage situated near Sejankabo Secondary School yard at Mocoseng Village in Mafikeng on Sunday, 17 May 2020...
Moruleng – ADMINISTRATION BLOCK BURNT TO ASHES AT MACHAMA PRIMARY SCHOOL
The North West Education department is saddened by a burnt down administration block at Machama Primary School, at Manamakgoteng Village near Moruleng on Monday, 11 May 2020...
STATEMENT ON FURTHER ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MEASURES IN RESPONSE THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC
My Fellow South Africans, It is 25 days since South Africa began a nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of the
coronavirus...
coronavirus...
NW EDUCATION DISTANCES ITSELF FROM CIRCULATING MESSAGES ABOUT THE REOPENING OF SCHOOLS
The North West Education department is distancing itself from circulating messages on social media and in other communication platforms about schools reopening on 6 May 2020...
MEC MATSEMELA SHOCKED BY AN INCREASING RATE OF VANDALIZED SCHOOLS IN THE PROVINCE
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela was shocked by an increasing number of the vandalized schools in the province.
2020 COVID-19 SCHOOL BREAK LEARNER INTERVENTION
2020 COVID 19 SCHOOL BREAK LEARNER INTERVENTION SCHEDULE OF RADIO LESSONS TIME: 19h30 - 20h00 Download : APRIL 2020 RADIO PRESENTERS
World Health Day – 07 April
As we continue to reflect on COVID-19, let us also take into cognisance other health aspects of our lives. Le us continue to maintain balance!
Coping Tips during Lockdown #Covid19 Corona virus
Considering the sudden change of events in our country, as Employee Health and Wellness (EHW), we acknowledge the impact this might have on the holistic wellness of the employees...
NW DEPARTMENTS ASSURES COMMUNITY THAT LEARNERS RECEIVING FOOD AT SCHOOL WILL BE AMONGST FAMILIES IDENTIFIED FOR FOOD PARCELS
The North West Education and Social Development departments assured communities that learners who normally receive food at school will be amongst families that will be identified for food parcels...
Current Tenders in the Department
LTSM supply, packaging and delivery of Grade R Educational Toys for a contractual period of two (2) years at the four provincial districts.//
LTSM Supply, packaging and delivery of Engineering Graphic Design (EGD) kits in Technical schools at four provincial districts.
LTSM Supply, packaging and delivery of Engineering Graphic Design (EGD) kits in Technical schools at four provincial districts.
Vacancy/Career in the Department
District Director – Bojanala District Services (Ref No: K31708)
Chief Director: Physical Resource (Infrastructure) Management (Ref no. K31751/1)
GIS Technologist: Sub-Directorate: Physical Resource and Facilities Planning (Ref no. K31751/2)
Chief Director: Physical Resource (Infrastructure) Management (Ref no. K31751/1)
GIS Technologist: Sub-Directorate: Physical Resource and Facilities Planning (Ref no. K31751/2)
IMPLICATIONS OF ESCALATED MEASURES TO CURB COVID-19
On Monday, 23 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21 -day nationwide lockdown - set to begin effectively on midnight of Thursday, 26 March and end on midnight of Thursday, 16 April 2020...
CONTAINMENT/MANAGEMENT OF COVID 19 FOR SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES
In accordance with the pronouncement by the President on 15 March 2020, schools will be closed from 18 March 2020 and will reopen on 14 April 2020...
COVID-19 for schools and school communities
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) virus, and we are learning more about it every day. There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19...
THE 2020 ANNUAL QLTC SUMMIT
THE 2020 ANNUAL QLTC SUMMIT North West Department of Education under the leadership of Honourable MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela launched two...
NW EDUCATION TO HOLD PROVINCIAL ATHLETICS COMPETITIONS
The North West Education department will be hosting the Provincial Athletics competitions for both primary and high school learners on 6 to 7 March 2020, at McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom...
NW Teacher served with a precautionary suspension letter after locking learners in a strong room
A deputy principal from Madiba-a-Tolwana Secondary School near Jericho has been served with a precautionary suspension letter after locking four boy-learners in a strong room on Wednesday, 03 March 2020 pending a formal investigation...
NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HOST LEARNER PERFORMANCE INDABA
The Superintendent General for the North West Department of Education Mrs Stephinah Semaswe scheduled the 2020 Learner Performance Indaba for the 02nd of March , at Milner Secondary School in Klerksdorp...
Promised school for Boikhutshong Community underway
Promised school for Boikhutshong Community underway North West Education MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela met with the community of Boikhutshong village near...
A GRADE EIGHT LEARNER DIES AT KANANA SECONDARY SCHOOL
MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the family of a Grade 8 learner who collapsed and died at Kanana Secondary School in Kanana Township, near Klerksdorp on Wednesday, 19 February 2020...
MEC MATSEMELA CONGRATULATES NTA WINNERS
MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela congratulated all the winners of the 2019 National Teaching Awards who represented the province at a glittering event held at Soshanguve East Secondary school in Soshanguve near Pretoria on Saturday, 14 February 2020...
Vryburg – Grade 6 NW learner raped on her way home
North Education MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela condemns with strongest terms the disturbing incident of rape of concerning a Grade 6 learner of Retladira Primary School in Vryburg which occurred on Tuesday, 28 January 2020.
GRADE 9 LEARNER STABBED TO DEATH OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL YARD
The North West MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela was shocked to hear about an incident of an 18 years old learner who was stabbed to death outside the school premises of Kopanelo Secondary School at Shaleng Village near Khunwana on Friday, 17 January 2020...
Examination Instruction 01 of 2020 – Discontinuation of MEO
Examination Instruction 01 of 2020 - Discontinuation of MEO
VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. CORPORATE CENTRE & DISTRICTS
CIRCULAR No. 29 of 2019 VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. CORPORATE CENTRE & DISTRICTS Closing Date: 14 Feb 2020 ...read more
NW Education ready for 2020 Academic Year
As schools reopen on Wednesday, 15 January 2020, the North West Department of Education is ready to welcome the 2020 cohort and carry on with teaching and learning this academic year...
NORTH WEST RAISED THE BAR IN THE 2019 NSC RESULTS.
NORTH WEST RAISED THE BAR IN THE 2019 NSC RESULTS. The MEC for North West Department of Education Mmaphefo Lucy...
Release of the October/November 2019 Grade 12 Results
RELEASE OF THE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019 GRADE 12 RESULTS, APPLICATION FOR RE-MARKING, RE-CHECKING OF THE OCT/NOV 2019 SCRIPTS, GRADE 12 NSC JUNE 2020...
Vacancy Circular
Deputy Director: Office Support - Office of the HOD Ref. K31406/1 • Mmabatho BAS: Controller: Systems Control Ref. K31406/2 •...
NW EDUCATION URGES SCHOOL PRINCIPALS TO RELEASE LEARNERS REPORT CARDS
As the 2019 academic year is drawing to a close, the North West Department of Education is instructing all schools to release all learner report cards...
Vacancy Circular
Civil/Structural Engineer (OSD) • Ref.K31375/1 • Mmabatho Chief Quantity Surveyor: Programme Management (OSD) • Ref.K31375/2 • Mmabatho Electrical Engineer (OSD)...
2019 NSC EXAMINATION FINISHED SMOOTHLY
The North West Education department MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela is excited that the 2019 National Senior Certificate examination writing finished smoothly across the province without any disruption...
NW EDUCATION EXAMINATIONS RUNNING SMOOTHLY
MEC for Education in the North West province, Hon. Mmaphefo Matsemela declares smooth running of the examinations process across the Province...
MATLOSANA GRADE 12 PARENTS TO BE REIMBURSED
MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela emphasized that parents who have paid for the Grade 12 study camps in Matlosana Sub – District, Klerksdorp area will be reimbursed after the department has conducted its own investigations on the matter...
OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF THE MOBILE KITCHEN AND CRICKET FACILITY TO NW PROVINCE
The North West Department of Education signaled a warm welcome to the Department of Basic Education, Cricket South Africa, Senwes and National Lotteries Commission for partnering in delivering the Kitchen and Cricket Facility...
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR RIETPAN LEARNERS GOES AHEAD
Memorial service for the late eight learners of Reitpan near Zeerust went ahead as planned on Thursday, 24 October 2019 at Letlhakane Primary School...
MISSING GRADE 2 LEARNER CONFIRMED DEAD
The North West Department of Education has received news of Kgothatso Molefe, a Grade 2 learner of Rampa Primary School in Tlhabane, Rustenburg who was reported missing on 04 July 2019 has been confirmed dead...
MATRIC EXAMS IN THE NORTH WEST STARTS SMOOTHLY
The Province registered 39 954 candidates for the 2019 examinations who sat for the English first paper in 435 centres identified...
2019 NW ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION (NWELA) SYMPOSIUM
North West English Language Association(NWELA) is a provincial structure that was launched in the North West Province on the 31st of August 2018. NWELA is under the National Association of English Teachers of South Africa ( NAETSA) a brainchild of the minister of Basic Education, Mme Angie Motshegoa...
REITPAN DEATH TOLL INCREASES TO EIGHT
Following the truck accident on Saturday that claimed seven lives of school going children, the death toll is said to have increased to eight when one child succumbed to fatal injuries on Tuesday, 22 October 2019 at Bophelong Hospital...
Vacancy – Chief Director: Physical Resource (Infrastructure) Management
Chief Directorate: Physical Resource (Infrastructure) Management - Ref No. K31179
A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIVES OF SEVEN LEARNERS IN ZEERUST
The North West Education department was shocked and devastated by the sad news that seven learners who were travelling from Borakalalo Village to Rietpan Village in a truck died in an accident wherein the driver lost control and hit the tree on Saturday, 19 October 2019...
GRADE 12 LEARNER STABBED AT SCHOOL BY ANOTHER LEARNER
MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela condemned in strongest terms the stabbing of a Grade 12 learner (23 years old) by another Grade 12 learner (21 years old) which happened in the school premises of Kebonang Secondary School on Thursday, 17 October 2019, Mmabatho near Mafikeng...
MEC MATSEMELA THANKS SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela thanked the 462 Secondary School Principals at a glittering face to face session held at Fields College Combined School at Rustenburg on Friday, 11 October 2019...
MEC MATSEMELA CONDEMNS THE TORCHING OF LERUNTSE LESEDI SECONDARY
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela condemned in strongest terms the torching of a block of classrooms at Leruntse Lesedi Secondary School at Vrifwaaght Village near Delareyville...
NW EDUCATION CELEBRATES WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY IN 2019
The Department joins the world in celebrating the World Teachers Day. The World Teachers Day in 2019, will be celebrated with the theme of, “Young Teachers: The future of the Profession”. The day provides the occasion to celebrate and to address some of the issues central in attracting and keeping the brightest minds and young talents in the profession...
SAARMSTE NORTH WEST CHAPTER 2019 SEMINAR
The Department and the North-West University held the South African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) seminar from 01- 02 October 2019 at International School of South Africa, in Mahikeng...
NW EDUCATION READY FOR THE 2019 NSC FINAL EXAMINATIONS
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela confirmed with the officials of the department that the province is ready to write the final examinations for the 2019 National Senior Certificate and all other grades...
MEC MATSEMELA CONGRATULATED THE 2019 MATH OLYMPIAD PARTICIPANTS
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela congratulated all schools which sacrificed their Saturday morning by taking part in the Maths Olympiad competition held at Maemo Motors in Rustenburg, on Saturday, 21 September 2019...
Dr RUTH SEGOMOTSI MOMPATI 2019 DISTRICT NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS CEREMONY
Dr RUTH SEGOMOTSI MOMPATI 2019 DISTRICT NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS CEREMONY Dr Ruth S. Mompati District celebrated National Teaching Awards on...
DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT NATIONAL TEACHING AWARD (NTA) 2019
DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT NATIONAL TEACHING AWARD (NTA) 2019 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District celebrated the last round of Districts NTA...
SPELLING BEE AND READING CLUBS COMPETITION
SPELLING BEE AND READING CLUBS COMPETITION The Chief Directorate for Curriculum Management Services hosted Inspiring Provincial Spelling Bee Competition.Spelling Bee...
2019 ARTS AND CULTURE SCHOOL FESTIVALS
2019 ARTS AND CULTURE SCHOOL FESTIVALS The School Enrichment Sub-Directorate has outdone themselves by hosting a prestigious two days Provincial...
BOJANALA DISTRICT CELEBRATES 2019 NTA (National Teaching Awards)
BOJANALA DISTRICT CELEBRATES 2019 NTA The Platinum District Bojanala celebrated its annual NTA on Friday, 13 September 2019. Teachers who...
MEC MATSEMELA APPLAUDS THE SANTACO BOJANALA REGION
MEC MATSEMELA APPLAUDS THE SANTACO BOJANALA REGION The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela applauded the South African National Taxi...
MEC MATSEMELA LAUNCHED “NGWANA SEJO WA TLHAKANELWA” CAMPAIGN
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela at a well attended event, launched the “Ngwana Sejo Wa Tlhakanelwa” campaign at Victory Church near Mafikeng, on Thursday, 05 September 2019...
MEC MATSEMELA CONGRATULATES THE WINNER OF 2019 ISPA SUPERTEACHER AWARDS
In closing Women’s Month MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela wishes to congratulate Ms Dimakatso Sefora of Saron Primary School in Rustenburg who won the 2019 ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year competition held at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre in Bryanston, Johannesburg on Monday, 30 August 2019...
PARENTS INSISTS THAT LEARNERS SHOULD GO BACK TO CLASS AT ONKGOPOTSE TIRO COMPREHENSIVE
Parents of learners at Onkgopotse Tiro Comprehensive spoke in one voice during the urgent meeting called by the School Governing Body that all learners should go back to class as from Wednesday, 28 August 2019...
MEC MATSEMELA CONDEMNS THE DISRUPTION OF LESSONS AT ONKGOPOTSE TIRO COMBINED SCHOOL
MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela condemns in strongest terms the disruption of learning and teaching caused by learners at Onkgopotse Tiro Combined, near Mafikeng which started on Monday, 19 August 2019 until to date...
Lists of Responded Bidders for Fencing Bids ( EDU 02-19 NW to EDU 07-19 NW)
1. SUPPLY AND ERECTION SECURITY FENCE AT DIKELEDI MAKAPAN PRIMARY SCHOOL AT BOJANALA DISTRICT - Edu07/19 2. SUPPLY AND ERECTION...
MEC MATSEMELA APPLAUDS SAPS FOR BUILDING ABLUSIONS FACILITIES AT DIRANG PRIMARY
The North West Education, MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela applauded the good gesture displayed by the members of the National South African Police Service by building 16 toilets at Dirang Primary School, Klipgat Township on Friday, 16 August 2019...
MEC MATSEMELA INSTRUCTS INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICIALS TO SPEED UP DELIVERY OF SCHOOLS
MEC MATSEMELA INSTRUCTS INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICIALS TO SPEED UP DELIVERY OF SCHOOLS The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela in no...
13 LEARNERS INVOLVED IN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT
MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela was shocked to learn about a horrible accident which involved 13 learners who were travelling to school in a bakkie between Matsheng and Kokomeng Villages near Taung on Wednesday, 21 August 2019...
SUPPLY CHAIN – SCM
SUPPLY CHAIN - SCM Pre Auditing of SCM Process Provincial Treasury instruction note 5 of 2018 2019 http://desd.nwpg.gov.za/?page_id=768
Examinations Instructions 11-15 of 2019
Examinations Instructions 11-15 of 2019 http://desd.nwpg.gov.za/?page_id=354
LEARNERS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION ACCIDENT
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela was shocked to be informed about a terrible head on collision accident which involved learners who were travelling in two Quantum taxis between Jouberton Township and Ellaton in Klerksdorp on Tuesday, 13 August 2019...
MEC MATSEMELA HAILS A THREE YEAR SENTENCE OF A PARENT WHO ASSAULTED A TEACHER AT SCHOOL
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela hailed the three year sentence passed by the Mogwase Magistrate Court to a parent who assaulted a teacher at a court hearing held on Monday, 12 August 2019...
NW TO HOST THE PROVINCIAL DIALOGUE ON THE MIGRATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela will be hosting and leading the Provincial Dialogue on the Migration of Early Childhood Development functions from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Education...
RESPONSIVE BIDDERS TO BID INVITATION EDU01-19 NW
RESPONSIVE BIDDERS TO BID INVITATION EDU01-19 NW... read more
MORAL REGENERATION A SOLUTION TO SOCIETAL CHALLENGES AFFECTING EDUCATION
MORAL REGENERATION A SOLUTION TO SOCIETAL CHALLENGES AFFECTING EDUCATION The North West Department of Education and the provincial Office of...
ANOTHER MOBILE CLASSROOM SET ALIGHT AT BLYDEVILLE
The North West Education MEC, Mmapahefo Matsemela was shocked and dismayed by the burning of a mobile classroom at Rekgonne Secondary School in Blydeville Township near Lichtenburg on Monday, 06 August 2019...
NW EDUCATION WORKPLACE SKILLS PLAN – July 2019
NW EDUCATION WORKPLACE SKILLS PLAN - July 2019 NW DOE WSP July 2019
MINISTER MOTSHEKGA VISITS NW
During her roadshow to welcome her new MECs, Minister Angie Motshekga stopped by the North West province to congratulate and welcome MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela in the education sector at a meeting that was held at Oom Paul Special school in Rustenburg on Friday, 02 2019...
READING TO BE MADE FASHIONABLE IN NW – MEC MATSEMELA
Today - Education MEC in the North West Province Mmaphefo Matsemela has met with the management of Bojanala District at J.M. Ntsime Secondary School as part of her continuous engagement sessions in all four district...
BULLYING AND GANGSTERISM IN SCHOOLS
The North West Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela emphasized that schools when admitting learners, should follow the admission policy of the department...
NW EDUCATION BIDS FAREWELL TO A LEARNER FROM MOJAMORAGO PRIMARY
The Department joined the Moshawana community in Mafikeng to bid farewell, to Kebareng Mokoto a Grade 6 learner from Mojamorago Primary school on Saturday, 27 July 2019...
MEC MATSEMELA CONVEYS HER CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF A TEACHER SHOT ON HER WAY TO WORK
MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela was shocked and saddened to hear about the untimely death of a Grade 12 teacher, who was allegedly shot dead at Tlhabane West, Rustenburg on Tuesday, 23 July 2019...
MEC MATSEMELA CONGRATULATES THE 2019 ABC MOTSEPE SASCE WINNERS
Mmaphefo Matsemela thanked and congratulated all the schools from the province which took part in the 2019 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Eisteddfod (SASCE)...
Circular 11 of 2019 – Learner Registration for 2020
Department Circular 11 of 2019 on Learner Registration for 2020
MEC Matsemela congratulates Edward Mothibi for winning the 2019 comrades marathon
10 June 2019, Durban - The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela congratulated Edward
NW Education MEC condemns employees from participating in corrupt activities
06 June 2019, In her interaction with corporate staff at Mmabatho Civic Centre on Wednesday, 05 June 2019 MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela gave a firm word of warning to all officials not to engage
NW Education announces commencement of Learner registration campaign
05 June 2019, The Education and Sport Development Department in the North West province under political leadership of MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela has begun its annual learner registration
MEC Matsemela hits the ground running
04 June 2019, The newly appointed North West Department of Education, MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela started her work on a high note by conducting an introductory meeting with the
MEC Lehari conveys his condolences to the Mafora family
21 May 2019, The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari was shocked and saddened to learn about the untimely death of Odirile Mafora (9 years) a Grade 5 learner
Two Learners died in a road accident
14 May 2019, The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari conveyed his message of condolences to the families of the two learners who died in a bus accident which
NW Education to implement resolutions on the summit to address challenges of school safety
14 March 2019, The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari highlighted that the department will implement
MEC Lehari to congratulate the 2019 NTA winners
14 March 2019, The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari is set to congratulate the 2019
NW Education and Sport development hosts QLTC Awards
11 March 2019, The Department of Education and Sport Development in the North West province had on Saturday, 24 March
NW Education to host a Provincial School Safety Summit
08 March 2019, The North West Education and Sport Development have experienced a huge volume of incidents that threatened
MEC Lehari condemns a message circulating on social media
24 February 2019, The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari wishes to condemn in its strongest terms the
MEC Lehari conveys his condolences to the Kole family
17 January 2019, The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari conveys his heartfelt condolences to the Kole
NW Education obtains fourth position in the 2018 NSC
09 January 2019, The North West Education and Sport Development department scoops the fourth position
NW Education condemns any form of racism in Schools
09 January 2019. The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari condemns in its strongest terms any form of
NW education ready for the grade 12 exams
The North West department of Education and Sport Development confirmed their readiness for the Grade 12 examinations, which will start...
First Day of matric examination a success
The North West Education and Sport Development confirmed that the first day of the matric examination went smooth without any...
NSC Examinations conclude well in the NW
With the final papers being written on Wednesday, November 28th, it’s officially pens down for the National Senior Certificate (NSC)...
NSC Examinations conclude well in the NW
With the final papers being written on Wednesday, November 28th, it’s officially pens down for the National Senior Certificate (NSC)...
NW School bags a win on national sport awards
(L-R) Mr. Harry Aphane ( Sports SA Exec), Ms. Matshepo Mabokela (coach) and school principal Rebecca Masote). Mini-bus and trailer given...
MEC Lehari visits Examination centres
In a quest to obtain fair commentary on the 2018 year end results, MEC for Education and Sport Development in the North West, Sello Lehari assumed monitoring
NW Educator dies in a horrible accident
The North West department of Education and Sport Development is devastated by the death of one educator who died in a horrible accident
Examinations continue smoothly in the NW
The North West Department of Sports Development is proud to announce that the 2018 final examinations are going smoothly with no incidents..
Bojanala district dominates at the 19th provincial NTA
Bojanala District stole the show during the 19th Provincial National Teaching Awards ceremony by obtaining top positions in seven categories...