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Awarded Tender: EDU 04/24 NW

Appointment of management contractors (Panel) to a framework to manage maintenance, general building, storm damage or structural damage projects for north...

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Media statement

NW Education engages with Unisa to pilot a program to empower Learners with Early Career Guidance

Unisa’s decision to partner with the North West Province stems from the province’s significant contribution to the university’s enrolments. The program will also support the department’s goal of integrating career guidance into the life sciences curriculum through a collaborative approach...

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Media statement

MERITI GRADE 12 LEARNERS TAKEN TO AN ALTERNATIVE PLACE FOR WRITING EXAMINATION

The decision of moving learners to an alternative examination centre follows after one of the learners was attacked outside the school premises of Meriti Secondary School last week by a gang of four individuals...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi leads a delegation to monitor examinations in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District through the Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded Service Delivery Program

The North West Department Of Education is proud to announce that on Friday, 15 November 2024 MEC for Education Viola...

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Media statement

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN COLLABORATION WITH NWU TACKLES MENTAL HEALTH DURING EXAMINATION PERIOD

The North West Department of Education in its efforts of assisting learners in their studies, collaborated with the North West...

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Media statement

RAUWANE SEPENG SECONDARY SCHOOL RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

Donations include sleeping mattresses, wash basins, blankets and pillows to restore dignity to the camping learners. The Department expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all donors and supporters who stepped in during this difficult time...

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Media statement

North West Department of Education Successfully Launches Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) Program

The MTbBE program is part of the Department of Basic Education’s broader efforts to promote linguistic diversity and improve learner outcomes by facilitating learning in a language that resonates with students' cultural identities...

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Media statement

Six Classrooms at Rauwane Sepeng Secondary Destroyed In Devastating Fire

Firefighters responded swiftly to the blaze, ensuring that all learners and staff were evacuated safely. No injuries have been reported as all learners and staff were able to evacuate the premises safely...

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MEC Motsumi Monitors NSC Examinations Stella Vryburg and Distributes Educational Material in Colridge As Part of the Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded Program

As part of the ongoing Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded Service Delivery Program, North West Education Department led by MEC Viola Motsumi...

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Information, News

MEC Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi urges alcohol establishments operating near schools to minimize noise during examination period

The North West Department of Education MEC, Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi urges alcohol establishments operating near schools to minimize noise during...

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Information, News

Engagement with School Governing Bodies of Underperforming Schools at Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati

  The Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District also formed part of the important series of engaging school governing bodies (SGBs)...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi Leads Engagement with SGBs and Ward Councillors of Underperforming Schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema District

The session underscores that many SGBs in underperforming schools dedicate excessive time to administrative responsibilities, often overlooking their critical role in actively managing and monitoring educational quality, which is essential for improving learner outcomes...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi addresses concerns over tavern near Boitshoko Secondary School Incubation Camp

“The safety and focus of our learners are paramount, especially during this critical examination period. We are committed to finding an amicable solution that respects both the rights of business owners and the well-being of our candidates,” Motsumi expressed.

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Information, News

EXAMINATIONS IN NORTHWEST PROCEED WITHOUT ANY INTERRUPTION

North West Department MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, visited Tlamelang Special School in Gelukspan, Ngaka Modiri Molema District, to monitor...

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Information

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District prays for the Grade 12 learners

As part of build-up prayers for the province, the MEC for the Northwest Department of Education gave all districts the...

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Media statement

Department of Education Receives Multi-Purpose Astro-Turf Sports Facilities at Mfidikwe and Ramochana Primary Schools

The North West Department of Education, under the leadership of MEC Viola Motsumi, is proud to announce the official handover...

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Examination

Timetables for Grade 6, 7, 9, 10 & 11

PROVINCIAL 2024 FINAL EXAMINATIONS TIMETABLES FOR GRADES 6, 7, 9, 10 AND 11

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Examination

NSC SC May/June 2025 Registrations

REGISTRATION FOR THE JUNE 2025 EXAMINATION - SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) AND NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) The 2025 May/June examination accommodates...

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Examination

PLEDGE SIGNING AND PRAYER DAY CEREMONY

PROVINCIAL NSC EXAMINATION PLEDGE SIGNING AND PRAYER DAY CEREMONY The annual National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination Pledge Signing and Prayer...

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Information, Media statement

MEC Viola Motsumi engages with underperforming schools through special visits

The North West Department of Education's MEC, Viola Motsumi, is actively engaging with numerous underperforming schools throughout the province through...

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Media statement

NW Education Shines at the 24th National Teaching Awards

The North West Department of Education made the province proud by securing a remarkable nine awards at the prestigious 24th...

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Media statement

Sedika sa Ruth Segomotsi Mompati se rapelela Barutwana ba Marematlou

Porofense ya Bokonebophirima ka fa tlase ga keteledipele ya Mokhuduthamaga Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi e tshotse tswetso ya go rapelela Barutwana...

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Media statement

NW hosts Provincial Dialoque on the Promotion of Literacy and Multilingualism

The North West Department of Education hosted the Provincial Dialoque on Promotion of Literacy and Multilingualism on the 03rd September...

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Media statement

NW Education Launches Last Push Campaign

With only 24 days to the year-end examinations, the North West Department of Education has successfully launched its Last Push...

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Media statement

2025 Learner Registration to Close on 30 September 2024

Early registration is crucial in reducing the burden on schools in January and ensuring that the placement process is smooth and timely...

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Information, News

Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill

President Ramaphosa signs BELA Bill into law President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday 13 September 2024, signed the Basic Education Laws...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi Welcomes PSC Engagement to Strengthen Governance in the Public Service

The North West Department of Education, led by MEC Viola Motsumi, participated in a crucial engagement session with the Public...

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Vacancy

Superintendent General – Head of Department (HOD)

General Instructions The Office is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote gender and disability in...

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Vacancy

Chief Director: HRM & D

Chief Directorate: HRM & D Ref No: K36662 Corporate Centre: Mmabatho General Instructions In terms of the Departmental Equity Plan,...

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Tender

EDU 07/24 NW: Establishment Of An Infrastructure Technical And Management Support Unit (ITMSU) At The North-West Education Department (NWED) For A Period of Three (3) Years

Bid documents should be deposited in the Department’s bid box situated next to CFO’S Office on the ground floor, Garona...

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Vacancy

K36565 Advert: Education Psychologists Grade 1//Chief Language and Speech Therapist Grade 1

Directorate: Learner Social Support Services (LSSS) Sub-Directorate: Inclusive Education (LSPID) Closing Date: 13 September 2024 Education Psychologists Grade 1 Chief...

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Vacancy

Circular 20 of 2024: Vacancies of Principals on the establishment of the NWDoE

The Department hereby publishes a list of Vacancies of Principals on the establishment of the North West Department of Education. 1....

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Media statement

MEC MOTSUMI CONGRATULATES THE NATIONAL INKAL ORAL HISTORY WINNERS

The North West Department of Education is proud to announce that its learners have excelled in the National Inkosi Albert...

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Media statement

MEC Viola Motsumi Honors Provincial Teaching Awards Winners with a Surprise Gala Dinner

In a grand gesture of appreciation, North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, hosts a surprise gala dinner this evening,...

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Media statement

Council of Education Ministers Discuss Strategic Priorities for Basic Education Sector

The Council of Education Ministers (CEM) convened on Thursday, 22 August 2024, at the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria...

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Media statement

NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONDEMNS TRESPASSING INTO SCHOOLS AND CALLS FOR ONGOING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The North West Department of Education strongly condemns the violent trespassing incident at Boitshoko Secondary School in Lomanyaneng near Mafikeng,...

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Speech

2024 Provincial NTA Speech

SPEECH BY MEC VIOLA MOTSUMI DURING THE 2024 PROVINCIAL NTA HELD AT MMABATHO CONVENTION ON 14 AUGUST 2024 Visit page

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Media statement

Two Kgomo-Kgomo Schools Benefit from International Partnership with China

The North West Department of Education is pleased to announce its role as a key beneficiary in the North West-Chinese...

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Information, Media Alert, News

“WE WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY BEHAVIOR THAT POSES DANGER TO LEARNERS AND EDUCATORS IN OUR SCHOOLS”‘- MEC MOTSUMI

The North West Department of Education, in partnership with the South African Police Services, is taking decisive action against bullying...

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Departmental Men’s Day Event

This annual activity of the department is key to exposing men to open discussions with their peers and specialists about issues directly affecting them...

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Information, News

ANTI BULLYING CAMPAIGN AT RANKUDU PRIMARY SCHOOL

THEME:Don't Bully, Be a Friend The Office of the Premier led a successful anti bullying awareness campaign at Rankudu Primary...

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Tender

EDU 06/24 NW

RFB: STORAGE ,PACKING AND DELIVERY OF TEXTBOOKS AND RELATED LTSM FOR 3 THREE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDING 31 MARCH 2027 TO...

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Speech

Budget Speech 2024/2025

Honourable Speaker, I wish to premise this budget vote on one of the famous quotes of Tata Madiba that reads......

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Information, Media Invitation

Budget Speech 2024/2025 (Advert)

Date: 30 July 2024 Time: 12:00pm Venue: NW Provincial Legislature MEC of EDUCATION Viola Ntsetsao Motsumi will tomorrow deliver the...

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Examination

Grade 12/11/10/09/07/06 Question Papers & Marking Guidelines (June 2024)

GET (June 2024) Grade 06 Grade 07 Grade 08 (Under Construction) Grade 09 FET (June 2024) Grade 10 Grade 11...

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Media statement

NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONCLUDES THE 2024 ABC MOTSEPE SASCE CHAMPIONSHIP SMOOTHLY

The North West Department of Education is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the 2024 Provincial ABC Motsepe South...

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Tender

ADDENDUM NO 04:  EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE FOR BIDS Edu 04/24 NW & Edu 05/24 NW

Bid/tender that was advertised and scheduled to close on the 18 July 2024 (Edu 04/ 24 NW @ llHOO) and...

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Media statement

NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES NELSON MANDELA DAY WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE AT STADT PRIMARY SCHOOL

...Stadt Primary School, the first school in the Barolong area and former Batswanaland, was built in 1878 and serves as a heritage site. With an enrolment of 1050 learners, the school stands as a beacon of education and history.

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Information, Media statement, News

RUSTENBURG LEO HELD THEIR NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS GALA

The Rustenburg Local Education Office, NTA award presentation was significant celebration recognizing the outstanding contributions of educators across LEO. Held annually...

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Examination

Assessment Instruction 09 of 2024

The Preparatory Examination question papers should be treated the same way as the End of Year Examinations in November in terms of adhering to invigilation protocols as well as the security of the papers...

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Examination

Examination Instruction 07/08 of 2024

Examination Instruction 08 of 2024 - Guidelines on the administration of TRSM (PAT) Examination Instruction 07 of 2024 - Circular...

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Vacancy

AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

Suitably qualified persons who wish to take role in the development and improve good governance within the Department are hereby invited...

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Information

Invoice Tracker User Manual 2024

This manual purpose is to illustrate how a user should go about capturing an invoice on the Requisition and Invoice tracking...

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Media statement

NORTH WEST PROVINCE READY TO REOPEN SCHOOLS

The North West Department of Education is pleased to announce the reopening of schools for the third quarter on Tuesday,...

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Information, News

MEC MOTSUMI CONGRATULATES THE NEW PROVINCIAL RCL COMMITTEE

The North West Department of Education MEC, Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi congratulates the newly elected Provincial Representatives Council of Learners. The...

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Information, News

NW EDUCATION OBTAINS GOLD AND SILVER AWARDS AT NSNP AWARDS CEREMONY

The awards also highlighted the World School Milk Day Competition which highlights the importance of good nutrition in School...

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Information, Media statement

DBE hosts a Three Streams Model Workshop at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg

Part of the resolutions was that all provinces should hold similar workshops and strengthen stakeholder relationships and ensure massive advocacy campaigns...

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Information, News

NW Education holds a Provincial Peer Education Seminar

The Learner Social Support Services(LSSS) Directorate of the Department of Education held a Peer Education Seminar program to engage grade...

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News Letter, Publications

KITSO-THUTO Newspaper (May 2024)

Department External Newspaper download Newspaper

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Tender

ADDENDUM: EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE FOR BID EDU 03/24NW

REQUEST FOR THE LEASING OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRINTING, PACKING, PACKAGING, STORAGE AS WELL AS, SCANNING AND SHREDDING MACHINES INCLUDING...

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Examination

ONLINE MARKER APPLICATION FOR 2024 GRADE 12 NSC MARKING

The recruitment for Gr 12 markers in 2023 was a hybrid mode of marker application, viz online as well as...

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News Letter, Publications

EDUNEWS – May 2024

As MEC for Education, I look forward to a year in which we can accelerate our efforts to put into effect strategies...

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Media statement

Masutlhe 2: Maano Secondary School Officially Converted to an Agricultural Focus School

Maano Secondary School, previously a public ordinary school was selected as one of seven Agricultural Focus Schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema in 2023...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi Hands Over State-of-the-Art Monnamere Primary School in Dinokana Village

The North West Department of Education officially handsover the newly built Monnamere Primary School in Dinokana village, Zeerust on Wednesday,...

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Tender

Tender: EDU 03/24 NW

REQUEST FOR THE LEASING OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRINTING, PACKING, PACKAGING, STORAGE AS WELL AS, SCANNING AND SHREDDING MACHINES INCLUDING...

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NW EDUCATION DISAPPROVES OF ANY PROTEST ACTIVITY THAT HINDERS SCHOOL FROM TAKING PLACE

The North West Department has been informed that recent protests in various sections of the province have disrupted teaching in...

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Media statement

Klipgat: Minister Motshekga opens doors of Goakganya Primary School in Phasha-Maloka village

Today, on the 3rd of May 2024 marks yet another infrastructural milestone as the North West Department of Education is...

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FB Watch Live, Information, Live Streaming, News

Live: Basic Education Minister & North West MEC for Education opens Gaoganya Primary School

Basic Education Minister & North West MEC of Education opens Gaoganya Primary School in Pasha Village (Madibeng Local Municipality).

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Media statement

MEC Viola Motsumi Hand-over new Relebogile Primary School to Swartdam Community

On the occasion of Workers’ Day, the North West Department of Education celebrates not only the contributions of the country's...

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Media statement

Education Lekgotla a Success: Strengthening Partnerships for Educational Advancement

On Monday, April 29, 2024, the North West Department of Education hosted a successful Education Lekgotla at Sun City Resort,...

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Media statement

NW Education Ready to Administer May/June 2024 Examinations

The North West Department of Education is pleased to announce that it's ready to administer the June exams which start...

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Media statement

NW Education MEC launches Borolelo Primary School

The North West Department of Education’s commitment to addressing the strain faced by towns grappling with school overcrowding as a...

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Information, News, Tender

Tender Invitation: EDU 01/24 NW//EDU 02/24 NW

Panel for Packaging, Supplying and Delivering of Sanitary Towels to benefiting schools in the North West Provincial Department of Education...

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Media statement

SEVEN CLASSROOMS BURNT DOWN AT TOSCA PRIMARY SCHOOL

The North West Department of Education is dismayed by the burning of seven classrooms of Tosca Primary School in Tosca...

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Media statement

Ratlou: MEC Motsumi Leads A Sod-Turning Ceremony in Logageng Village

The North West Department of Education, under the leadership of MEC Viola Motsumi, undertakes a ceremonial sod-turning which marks the...

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Media statement

Ratlou: Sod-turning at Batho-Batho Primary School (Mareetsane Village)

Batho-Batho Primary currently has mobile classrooms structures which will be improved by a modern design boasting 16 brand new classrooms, Grade R block...

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Media statement

NW Education Delivers Assistive Devices And Receives School Renovations

The Department handed over four specialized seating and communication devices valued at R95 000 to Oratile Semunza Disability Centre in Makhubung...

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Media statement

NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OBTAINS SECOND POSITION IN THE NATIONAL SASA II TOURNAMENT

The North West Department of Education was counted amongst the best performers after obtaining the second position in the National...

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Information, News

Update: Hopetown Bus Accident

The North West Department of Education wishes to provide an update on the recent bus accident involving 37 learners and...

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Media statement

Bus Accident Involving NW Learners returning from Secondary School Athletics Event held in Western Cape

There has been no fatalities reported at this stage. However, two teachers and the driver have been transferred to Kimberly for X-ray examinations as a precautionary measure...

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Information, News

NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TAKES PART IN THE SASA-II SA NATIONAL AGE GROUP GAMES

About 147 learners from different special schools of the North West province are competing in several sporting codes with other...

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Media statement

Four Schools in Pudumong Receive School Bicycles During The Thuntsa Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Program

The Department of Education in the North West Province is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi for Education – SOD turning for a New Primary School in Ipelegeng Township, Schweizer-Reneke

MEC for Education in the North West Province, Viola Mostumi, leads the sod-turning ceremony and officially hand over a significant...

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Media statement

Acting Premier Nono Maloyi officially opens state of the art Saruchera Primary school

Today marks a significant milestone for the North West province at the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Saruchera Primary School in...

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FB Watch Live, Live Streaming, News

Naledi Municipality: School Handover (Live) DRRSM

  MEC NV Motsumi o buisana le Mokopi MKP Molebatsi wa Motsweding FM ka pulo ya sekolo potlana se sesha...

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Information, Media Alert, Media Invitation, News

HANDOVER OF SARUCHERA PRIMARY SCHOOL

In celebrating the 30 years of democracy, the North West Department of Education during the month of April 2024 will...

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Media statement

North West Education Hosts Provincial Schools Athletics Championships

The North West Department of Education will be hosting a three-day School Enrichment’s annual provincial schools’ athletics championships that will...

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Media statement

North West Department of Education extends well wishes to Zeerust Combined School learners injured in an accident

The Department of Education in the North West Province is saddened to learn of a head-on collision between a public...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi opens District School Safety Summit in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District

The North West MEC for Education, Ms. Viola Motsumi, today officially opened the District School Safety Summit at Milner Technical...

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Tender

Tender: (EDU 06/23 NW//EDU 10/23 NW//EDU 11/23 NW)

PROVISION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SERVICES OF THE NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (EDU 06/23 NW) APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF...

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Media statement

Ngaka Modiri Molema District: Teenage Pregnancy Awareness

The purpose of the event was to create an awareness on early engagement in sexual activities, with the aim of reducing the number of teenage pregnancy rate amongst learners.

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Information

Department Distributes SIM Cards to Boost E-Learning Access

The provision of SIM cards equips candidates with enhanced connectivity, enabling them to leverage digital resources to enrich their educational journey. ..

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Examination

EXAMINATION INSTRUCTION NO 06 OF 2024

EXTENSION OF THE CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION OF 2024 MAY/JUNE EXAMINATION AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION...read more

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Media statement

PROVINCIAL WORLD READ ALOUD DAY

In highlighting the purpose of the event Ms Kenaope Pitso explained that the event is commemorated worldwide to celebrate and to make learners and communities aware of the importance of reading; most importantly reading and writing in their mother tongue...

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Information

NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONDUCTS SCHOOL SAFETY TRAINING FOR SGBs, RCLs AND PRINCIPALS

The Department of Education in the North West Province held school safety training for SGB's,RCL's and school principals in Protea,...

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Media statement

Motsumi visits learners involved in an accident

The transport carrying 51 students from Gaetsho and J.M. Lekhetha schools veered off the road, resulting in 23 learners requiring hospital treatment (19 from Gaetsho Secondary School and 4 from J.M. Lekhetha High School)...

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Information

World Read Aloud Day

Today is World Read Aloud Day 2024, let us continue to encourage Learners to read. In celebration of World Read...

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Information

SGB – School Governing Bodies Elections

Parents are encouraged to take part in the School Governing Bodies Elections from 01 - 31 March 2024.

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Information

THE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE REVIEW

TECHNICAL TASK TEAM MEMBERS SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED THE STRUCTURE REVIEW AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ROADSHOWS Since July 2023, The department embarked on the...

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Information, News

PYEI Provincial Task Team completes its monitoring process at Dr RSM

Some of the findings during the monitoring process were that some schools are still lacking in terms of proper day to day management of the school and filing processes as well as being conversant with the implementation of the Framework...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi Addresses Challenges at Masamane Primary School

The school has faced challenges such disbandment of School Governing Body (SGB), urgent appointment of General Assistants (AAs) and Administrative Assistants (GAs), lack of running water and proper ablution facilities, unfinished classroom blocks, and an incomplete kitchen...

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Media statement

Avbob Foundation hands over a Container Library to Manoane Primary School in Gopane Village

The Principal Mr Paul Motaung acknowledged the gesture on behalf of the school and thanked Avbob for bringing a positive change in Manoane Primary School...

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Media statement

North West School for the Deaf Celebrates Historic Pass Rate, MEC Motsumi Encourages Continued Growth

MEC Motsumi highlighted the crucial role of partnerships in this success, commending the collaboration with the Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation in providing sign language interpreters for Grade 12 learners...

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Information

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: MEC Viola Ntsetsao Motsumi on MOTSWEDING FM

  Topic: 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗜 𝗬𝗢 𝗢 𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚 Time: 10H20am Presenter: Mokopi "MKP" Molebatsi

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Media statement

𝙎𝙪𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨

"𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙈 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙𝙨."

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Information

The Funza Lushaka Bursary

Applications for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2024 will open on 08/10/2023. New applications close on 02/02/2024 http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/  

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Media statement

Vryburg – Sekolopotlana sa Michael Saruchera se malala a laotswe go amogela barutwana

Baagi ba Huhudi Ext 25 ba ne ba dira boikuelo go Mokhuduthamaga Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi ngogola ka motseletsele wa puso wa Thuntsha Lerole, gore bana ba bona ba tsamaya sekgala se se leele go ya dikolong ebile matshelo a bona ga a babalesega...

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Matric Results 2023, Media statement

Gelukspan: Tlamelang Special School Learner pass with three distinctions against all odds

My family and teachers understood my weaknesses and helped me in everything," he expressed. "I wouldn't be here without their support."

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Information, Matric Results 2023, News

NSC: Second chance (closes on 09 Feb 2024)

Here is a Second Chance for candidates who wish to rewrite their exams or improve their marks is now open...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi pleased with progress at a school hit by storm in Bojanala

"I am encouraged by the dedication of the School Governing Body, parents, community members and school management at Gabonnwe," said MEC Motsumi during a recent visit to the school."

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Media statement

Taung: NW Education clarifies restroom misuse at Nthapelang Primary School

...While multi-grade teaching is an approved practice, the principal's decision to expand classrooms into the toilets was unauthorized.

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Information, Matric Results 2024, News

Re-marking, Re-checking of National Senior Certificate scripts

The Department of Basic Education is offering the Class of 2023 a chance for those learners who wants to do,...

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Information, News

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education visits schools in the North West to assess their state-of-school readiness

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education will, this week, be visiting schools in two Districts across the province to assess...

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Matric Results 2024, Speech

Matric Release 2023 (Speech)

Address by the MEC for Education, Mrs Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi (MPL) on the occasion of the Release of the 2023...

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NW Education District Directors Ready to Assist Stakeholders

The office of MEC for Education in the North West, Ms Viola Motsumi, has been experiencing a high volume of...

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Media statement

North West Education MEC Motsumi and Premier Maape Applaud Smooth Start to School Year at Dingake Primary

“We are thrilled to see such a vibrant atmosphere at Dingakwe today. The high attendance and enthusiasm among both learners and educators are a testament to the dedication of our school communities and the importance placed on education in the North West”, said Motsumi.
Premier Maape echoed MEC Motsumi's sentiments, highlighting the significant strides in ensuring access to quality education for all learners...

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Media statement

NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STATE OF READINESS TOWARDS REOPENING OF SCHOOLS

Officials and Circuit Managers from the province were part of the Monitoring Team. Observational domains examined in the evaluation of readiness for school were, South African School Administration Management System (SA-SAMS); School admissions; Provision of teachers; Provision of LTSM...

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Media statement

𝙎𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼 𝙎𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙍𝙔 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙎 𝘿𝙊𝙊𝙍𝙎 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙀 8 & 9 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎

“We are thrilled to see Sarafina Secondary School finally come to life. This project has faced numerous challenges, but through collaboration and unwavering commitment, we have reached this pivotal moment. The opening of this school is not just about bricks and mortar; it is about providing our children with a safe, modern, and inspiring learning environment, said Motsumi...

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Festive message by MEC Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi

I sincerely hope that Christmas is delightful for all of you and the ones you love. As we commence a new year, 2024. I am confident that you will all feel courageous, optimistic, and full of excitement.

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News Letter

Newsletter: EduNews (December 2023)

be informed... News from staff to staff download: Edunews

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Information

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒓 𝑳𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒖𝒄𝒐

The North West Department of Education wishes to congratulate Dr. Lebogang Mauco, who works for the department in MEC Support....

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Information

Thuntsa Lerole: Lethabong Primary School – Rustenburg Local Municipality

Its a wrap up of Second phase of Thuntsa Lerole Programme in Lethabong Rustenburg Local Municipality. MEC Motsumi continued to...

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Media statement

Motsumi Praises successful Completion of Grade12 Examinations & announces Comprehensive Marking Process

"I would like to commend all learners, educators, and support staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the examination period," said Department of Education NW: MEC NV Motsumi. "The smooth running of the exams is a testament to their commitment to quality education in the North West."

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Information, Media Alert

NW Education MEC NV Mocumi honours Mme Stephina Semaswe

𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝑾: 𝑴𝑬𝑪 𝑵𝑽 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒊 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑴𝒎𝒆. Stephinah Se𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒘𝒆😜 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕. 𝑨𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆...

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Information, Media Alert

Review of the Department’s readiness for the 2024 school reopening

An extended meeting of the Senior Management Team was called by Department of Education NW: MEC NV Motsumi at Fields...

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Media statement

MOTSUMI LAUNCHES TRAINING OF PYEI GARDENERS IN RAMATLABAMA

The North West Department of Education, Viola Motsumi has today, 05 December 2023 launched a week-long training program for gardeners...

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Information

National Youth Camp 2023

𝑻𝒉𝒆 2023 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒂𝒎𝒑 11𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑯𝑶𝑫 𝑰𝒕𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒊 𝒇𝒐𝒓...

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Media statement

NW EDUCATION WISHES A SAFE JOURNEY TO RASESEMOLA WHO IS ATTENDING THE AU MEETING IN ETHIOPIA

The North West Department of Education is now boosting with a large number of officials who now represent the country...

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Media statement

MEC NV Motsumi invited by R&K ECD as a Guest Speaker at the Graduation Ceremony of Grade RR and R.

Department of Education NW: MEC NV Motsumi was invited by R&K ECD as a Guest Speaker at the Graduation Ceremony...

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Media statement

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HELD A 2 DAYS STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

The North West Department of Education, Professional Educator Development Services held a two-day Provincial Strategic Planning session from 29 November...

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Information

MEC NV Motsumi visits the site construction of the new Huhudi Primary School

(In Pictures) Department of Education NW: MEC NV Motsumi during Thuntsa Lerole in Naledi Local Municipality visited the site construction...

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Information

#WorldAIDSDay2023

Together, let's make a difference! Come along as we work to eradicate stigma towards individuals living with HIV/AIDS. We can...

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Media statement

Disability Awareness Month

The North West Department of Education has deemed it necessary to join the country in celebrating the Disability Month that...

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Media statement

Thuntsa lerole ASDP in Monthusi Primary School – School shoes delivery

As per commitment made by the Hon Mec on the 17th Nov 2023 during Thuntsa lerole ASDP in Monthusi Primary...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

Provincial World Aids Day Celebration – Thuntsa Lerole

Lenane la Puso ya Bokone Bophirima la Thuntsha Lerole le isa ditirelo go baagi ba puso selegae ya Naledi kwa...

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Media statement

The Summary of Thuntsa Lerole in the Madibogo Village – Ratlou Local Municipality

MEC for Education Viola Motsumi formally gave cell phones with data to all of the principals of primary and secondary...

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Media statement

Thuntsa Lerole Programme continues to better lives in the province

Today Department of Education NW: MEC NV Motsumi led the Programme in Madibogo Village. #leavenolearnerbehind #ThuntshaLerole #NWPG #Gakesale #accelerated_service_delivery

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi Continues Exam Monitoring in NW Special Schools

MEC Viola Motsumi of the North West Department of Education is continuing her monitoring of schools in the province as...

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Media statement

NW Department of Education and National Education Collaboration Trust hosted MEC book launch

The North West Department of Education in partnership with National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) launched the MEC’s book club to...

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Media statement

Thuntsa Lerole’s synopsis in Christiana – Lekwa Taemane Local Municipality

All of the primary and secondary schools principals received cell phones with data, formally handed over by MEC for Education...

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Media Alert, Media statement

MEC Motsumi visits an incubation camp at Kebonang Secondary school

MEC For Education Viola Motsumi last night made a special visit to an incubation matric camp at Kebonang Secondary school...

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Media statement

MEC Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi hands over ICT & Sports equipment

MEC for Education Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi, Handed over to different school principals the following item's: - WI-FI Router's -Smart phone's...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

Book Club Launch – ZM Seatlholo Secondary school

Department of Education NW MEC NV Motsumi will on Thursday, 16 November 2023 Launch a Book Club in Mahikeng Sub...

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Media statement

NW EDUCATION HOLDS INTENSIVE ENGAGEMENTS WITH UMALUSI TO CLARIFY SOME MISCONCEPTIONS

MEC Motsumi expressed her satisfaction with the engagement, particularly given its timing just before the completion of examinations, marking, and evaluation of qualifications...

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Media statement

NW EDUCATION HELD AN OLDER EMPLOYEES EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

The North West Department of Education held an Older Employees Empowerment Workshop in Sparkling Waters Hotel, Rustenburg on 2 to...

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Media statement

NW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THUNTSHA LEROLE PROGRAMME IN TLAKGAMENG

As one of the major initiatives of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme - Thuntsha Lerole, Motsumi instructed the service providers to speed up the construction proceess Tlhakgameng Primary school so that it can be ready to accommodate learners next year during the opening of schools...

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Information, Media statement

THUNTSA LEROLE BENEFITS SCHOOLS OF RAMOTSHERE MOILOA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Schools from the villages and the Townships are continuing to benefit from the Thuntsa Lerole programme. These schools get a chance to be put on the spotlight by the province including the district in all aspects of their challenges...

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Tender

Tender: DOE11 NWER019//DOE11 NWER020

DOE11 NWER019 APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR FOR DEMOLISHING REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS STRUCTURES AT PROMOSA PRIMARY SCHOOL IN THE...

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Examination, Media Alert, Media Invitation

PRAYER FOR ALL LEARNERS HELD IN BOJANALA DISTRICT

The MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said that the matric prayer session is crucial to allow devine intervention...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi wishes Learners success on the upcoming year-end examinations

“As you prepare for your examinations, remember to stay well-rested, maintain a balanced lifestyle, and approach each paper with confidence. I wish all you great success”, Motsumi expressed...

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Media statement

MEC Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi attends XIVIJO House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders

The theme of the event was titled: “Promotion of development and social cohesion in traditional communities through cooperation with government and private sector”.

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Media statement

NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA DISTRICT CELEBRATES MATRIC HIGH FLYERS OF 2023

In a quest to motivate and maximise the performance of matric top performers in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, an award ceremony for the high flyers was held. The high flyers are learners who can obtain an average of 75% or more...

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Media statement

THUNTSA LEROLE CONTINUES TO CHANGE THE GAME IN SCHOOLS

The department handed over educational packages to 10 Early Childhood Development centres of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District which are part of the 40 ECD Pocket Centres of Excellence...

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Media statement

NORTH WEST EDUCATION HOST A SUCCESSFUL MATRIC EXAM PRAYER AND SIGNING OF THE PLEDGE

The Provincial Examination prayer was paired with signing of the pledge by Grade 12 candidates from schools throughout the North West province promising to safeguard the integrity of the exams by abstaining from any malfeasance...

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Media statement

GRADE 7 MAAMOGWA LEARNER WINS GOLD AT THE NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

He was welcomed by amongst others MEC for Education in the North West Viola Motsumi, and a member of the North West Legislature Hon. Bitsa Lenkopane who led the programme...

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Media Invitation, Media statement

NW EDUCATION HOSTS THE PROVINCIAL PRAYER AND SIGNING OF THE PLEDGE

  With 12 days remaining to the final sitting of the matric Class of 2023 on 30 October 2023, the...

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Media statement

KGETLENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SCHOOLS BENEFIT THROUGH THUNTSHA LEROLE PROJECT

  As the North West province continues to accelerate service delivery backlogs, the North West Department of Education handed over...

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Media statement

North West Department of Education Teachers to Attend Seminar in China

The seminar is part of a teacher capacity-building program conceptualized by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Chinese Embassy where 25 maths experts from different parts of the country were chosen to attend based on their participation in an online program in 2022...

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Information

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) visits MEC Viola Motsumi

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) visited and met with MEC of Education Viola Motsumi to evaluate progress made on...

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News

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR LETSHABO AND DR KGATITSOE

The North West Department of Education wishes to congratulate Dr Carol, Molekwa Letshabo and Dr Peter, Paul Kgatitsoe who both...

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Media statement

MEC Motsumi Congratulates North West Education Excellence Awards Winners

These awards recognize hard work, dedication, and commitment in the workplace. I am happy that some of our schools are coming from our very own province...

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Information

Thuntsa Lerole programme at Gelukspan Multipurpose Centre

The North West Department of Education was part and parcel of Thuntsa Lerole programme at Gelukspan Multipurpose Centre. The community...

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Media statement

NW EDUCATION CONGRATULATES NTA WINNERS

The North West Department of Education congratulates the 2023 National Teaching Awards winners who represented the province at the gala...

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Information

Last Push Campaign – Z.M Seatlholo Secondary School

Department of Education NW: MEC NV Motsumi visited Z.M Seatlholo Secondary School which hosted 7 schools as part of the...

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Examination

Examination Instruction//Assessment Instruction

Examination Instruction//Assessment Instruction

Link: http://education.nwpg.gov.za/examinations

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AR

Annual Report 2023

  http://education.nwpg.gov.za/annual-report

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Tender

Addendum: Correction of Closing date – EDU 05/23 NW

New Closing Date: 21 September 2023

Time: 11h00am

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Tender

EDU 05/23 NW//EDU 03/23 NW

Panel for Packaging, Supplying and Delivering of Sanitary Towels to benefitting schools in the North West Provincial Department of Education for a period of 36 months...

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Tender

INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME – REQUEST FOR PUBLISHING OF IKANENG PRIMARY TENDERS

Appointment of a Contractor for the Upgrades and Additions at Ikaneng High School for the Department of Education, North West Province....

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Tender

DOE: INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME- REQUEST FOR PUBLISHING TENDERS

DOE12NWER002 DOE12NWER003 DOE12NWER004 DOE12NWER005 DOE12NWER006 DOE12NWER007 DOE12NWER008 DOE12NWER009 DOE12NWER010 DOE13NWER005 Link: http://education.nwpg.gov.za/tenders

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Vacancy

Vacancy: PUBLIC SERVICE ACT (PSA) VACANCY (Ref#K35681)

Deputy Director: HR Management Deputy Director: Quality of Life Deputy Director: Administrative Support and Co-ordination Office of the MEC Assistant Director:...

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Media statement

MEDIA INVITATION TO THE NW INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

The North West Department of Education is hosting a two-day conference with independent schools in the province to promote quality...

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Media statement

WEDNESDAY SCHOOL SPORT LAUNCH A SUCCESS IN THE NW PROVINCE

It's been balls and whistles all day as North the West Department of Education launched Wednesday school sport at the...

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Tender

Extension of Closing date: Edu 07 23 NW

CONSTRUCTION OF MOROKWENG PRIMARY SCHOOL Old closing Date: 04 July 2023 New closing Date: 10 August 2023 Time: 11:00am Link: http://education.nwpg.gov.za  

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

NW EDUCATION LAUNCHES SCHOOL SPORT WEDNESDAY

Physical education not only does promote a learner's sportsmanship ability but it has a myriad of effects on a learner's...

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Tender

DOE: INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME – REQUEST FOR PUBLISHING TENDERS

DOE12NWER012,
DOE12NWER013,
DOE12NWER018,
DOE12NWER031 &
DOE12NWER035

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Media statement

SPEEDY RECOVERY TO THE GRADE R LEARNER OF MOETI PRIMARY SCHOOL (HUDUDI)

A five-year-old Grade R learner from Moeti Primary School in Huhudi near Vryburg fell out of a moving scholar transport...

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Tender

Tender: Addendum for EDU 02/23 NW

Attention all BIDDERS FROM: DIRECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN SUBJECT ANNEXURE B CATALOGUE/PRICING SCHEDULE Please note that the following Annexure B Catalogue/Pricing...

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Vacancy

Vacancy: Director: Infrastructure Programme Delivery (Re-Advertisement)

General Instructions In terms of the Departmental Equity Plan, females and persons with disabilities will receive preference. The Department is an...

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Tender

CANCELLATION OF BRIEFING SESSION FOR LISTED TENDERS/BIDS (Edu 08/23 NW//Edu 09/23 NW) Request for the Manufacturing and delivery of school...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

NW EDUCATION ESTABLISHES 40 ECD POCKET CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

In its efforts to improve socioeconomic status and improving quality education and care for children aged from birth to age...

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Media Invitation

Official handover of Mamodibo Secondary School

  The North West Education MEC, Viola Motsumi will be officially handing over Mamodibo Secondary School in Mogogelo Village Moretele...

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Vacancy

Vacancy: Head of Department/Superintendent General (Ref#NWP/OOP/2023/50)

General Instructions In terms of the Departmental Equity Plan, females and persons with disabilities will receive preference. The Department is an...

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Vacancy

Vacancy: Deputy Director-General Branch: Corporate Management Services//Director: Legal Services (Re-Advertisement))

General Instructions
In terms of the Departmental Equity Plan, females and persons with disabilities will receive preference. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote gender and disability in the Department through the filling of these posts.

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Media statement

MEC MOTSUMI PLEASED WITH THE ONGOING CAMP AT BETHEL HIGH

  As winter camps are underway in 172 centres across the province, MEC for Education in the North West Viola...

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Media statement

WINTER CAMPS UNDERWAY IN THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE

  Winter camps are underway for Grade 12 learners in the North West Department of Education as of Friday 07...

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Vacancy

Vacancy Re-Advertisement: Director: Strategic Planning (#K35590)

Re-Advertisement Director: Strategic Planning Directorate: Strategic Planning Services NB. This position is being re-advertised and applicants who previously have applied...

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News

BOITSANAPE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BLOCK BURNT TO ASHES

  The long weekend of the Youth Month turned out to be an unfortunate one for the North West Department...

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Tender

Tender: Bid Cancellation (Edu06/22//Edu12/22)

Please note that the following bids have been cancelled, due to lapse of validity period: Bid_Cancellation Edu 06/2022 NWDE Sourcing,...

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Tender

TENDERS AWARDED FOR 2022/23 FINANCIAL YEAR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EDU 07/22 NW // Appointment of service provider(s) for training of Early Childhood development NQF level 4. EDU 08/22 NWDOE // Request...

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Media statement

THE SOD TURNING OF COLIGNY SPECIAL SCHOOL

In her address the MEC for Education stated that the department has been making promises and now it is time to put those words into action by delivering what was eventually promised...

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Media statement

PROMOSA SECONDARY SCHOOL TURNING A NEW LEAF

It's almost three weeks in a row the Grade 12 learners from Promosa Secondary School being taught by educators from other schools in an effort to improve their results...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

Motsumi donates shoes to two Mafikeng schools

In efforts to restore dignity, equality and uniformity among learners, MEC for education in the North West province Viola Motsumi has embarked on a drive to donate school shoes...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

SOD turning – Coligny Special School

Time: 10:00am Date: 07 June 2023 download Poster

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

MEC WILL TODAY VISIT THE HOER SKOOL TEGNIESE IN RUSTENBURG TO MEET WITH PARENTS

MEC For Education Viola Motsumi will today convene an urgent meeting with Parents, SGB and school management team at: Date: 06...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement, News, Speech

2023/2024 Budget Speech

Madam Speaker, Honourable Premier, Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe that this message resonates very well with the core...

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Media Alert, Speech

2023/2024 Budget Speech (Notice)

Date: 23 May 2023
Time: 08:00
Venue: North West Provincial Legislature

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Media statement

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...

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Learner Registration, Media statement

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...

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Information, Media Alert, Media statement

MEMBERS OF PUBLIC CAUTIONED ABOUT OUTBREAK OF MUMPS DISEASE

The outbreak follows confirmation of laboratory results by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). .

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Media Alert, Media Invitation, News

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Vacancy

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Vacancy

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert

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...

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News

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

”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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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.

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Vacancy

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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)...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Vacancy

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...

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Speech

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...

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Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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. ..

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Information

2023 Matric Release Schedule

2022 Matric Results Release Schedule 19 January 2023: Minister to announce the results of the Class of 2022 20 January...

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Tender

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...

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Media Alert, Media statement

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.

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Tender

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...

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Vacancy

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...

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Media statement

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...

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AR

Annual Report 2021/2022

    http://desd.nwpg.gov.za/?page_id=768

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Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation, Media statement

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...

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Count down to Matric 2022

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation, Media statement

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:...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Vacancy

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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..

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Vacancy

EDUCATION SPECIALIST POSTS

DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR 25 OF 2022: ADDENDUM FOR DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULARS NO. 17 AND 19 OF 2022: EDUCATION SPECIALIST POSTS Attached kindly find...

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Vacancy

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...

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Gazette, Vacancy

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Tender

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:-...

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Media Invitation, Media statement

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...

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Media statement

NW EDUCATION HELD THE PROVINCIAL RCL LAUNCH – 2022

The MEC for Education, Mmaphefo Matsemela congratulated the new provincial executive of the RCL...

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APP

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

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Vacancy

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...

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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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Tender

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

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.

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Media statement

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...

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Information

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

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...

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Media Alert, Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Information, Media Alert

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...

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Vacancy

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...

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Information, Media Alert, News

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

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..

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Media statement

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.

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Media statement

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...

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Vacancy

Vacancy: Director – Labour Relations

Directorate: Labour Relations Ref no: K33997 (Mmabatho) Closing date: 18 March 2022 download: Link

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Information

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.

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

RAMOTSE PRIMARY SCHOOL BURNT DOWN

The cause of fire is still unknown but the school community suspects that it was criminal activities...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

“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...

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Media statement

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...

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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

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Media statement

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.

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media statement

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...

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Covid-19, Media statement

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...

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Examination

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

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...

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Media Invitation, Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media Invitation

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...

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Examination

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...

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Examination

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...

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Examination

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...

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Vacancy

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....

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Examination

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...

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Media statement

“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...

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Information, Tender

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...

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Vacancy

Deputy Director (x2)

K33512/01 Deputy Director: Financial Management K33512/02 Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services Closing date: 12 November 2021 More Information

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Vacancy

School Promotional Posts

DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO. 37 of 2021: VACANCY LIST FOR SCHOOLS PROMOTIONAL POSTS The Department hereby publishes a list of vacancies of...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert

Vryburg – Lykso Primary School

Vryburg - Lykso Primary School The North West Department of Education MEC, Mmaphefo Matsemela will be handing over hostels and...

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Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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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...

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Annual Report 2020-2021

Annual Report 2020-2021   http://desd.nwpg.gov.za/?page_id=768

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Media statement

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...

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Invitation: 21st National Teaching Awards

INVITATION - 21ST NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS VIRTUAL EVENT (PDF)

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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...

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Information

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...

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Information

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....

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Information, Media statement

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...

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Media Invitation

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...

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Information, Tender

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)...

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Information, Tender

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...

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Vacancy

Circular No.28 of 2021 – Vacant Circuit Manager Posts

Vacant Circuit Manager Posts Closing Date: 31 August 2021 More Information  

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Vacancy

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...

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Tender

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Information, Tender

Tender Addendum

ADDENDUM TO EDU 26/21 NW RFB: APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR TRAINING OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT NQF (NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK) LEVEL...

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Media statement

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...

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Covid-19

Vaccination Reminder

Vaccination Reminder You still have a chance to vaccinate at a Vaccination Site near you from 26 - 30 JULY 2021...

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Information, Tender

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;...

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Media statement

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...

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Information, News

Tswelopele Interactive Flyer/Woza Matric Flyer

Tswelopele Interactive Flyer July 2021 download pdf Woza Matric Flyer July 2021 download pdf

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Tender

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...

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Tender

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...

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Tender

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...

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Tender

Addendum: Edu 08/09/10/11 NW

Addendum: Edu 08/09/10/11 NW for more information, download  

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Tender

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

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert, Media statement

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...

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APP 2021/2022

APP 2021/2022 For more information click here

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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, ...

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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

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Media Invitation

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Notice of Cancellation: Edu 07/20 NW

EDU 07/20 NW - Cancellation Memo

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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National Teaching Awards

Applications are open. Closing date: 11 June 2021 NTA APPLICATION POSTER

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Media statement

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...

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Tender

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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...

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Media Alert

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...

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Media statement

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...

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School Governing Body elections

What is School Governing Body? Setswana // Afrikaans // English

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Media statement

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...

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Vacancy

Vacancies

  Director: Institutional Development Services Director: Organisational Development (OD) and Human Resource (HR) Planning Director: Security, Records Management and Auxiliary...

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Media statement

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...

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Media statement

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..

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News, Speech

NW department of Education’s matric release speech

NW department of Education's matric release speech Matric Results Release Speech - 23 Feb 2020    

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Media Alert

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...

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“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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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)

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Vacancy: School Education Assistants & General assistants

School Education Assistants & General assistants http://desd.nwpg.gov.za/?page_id=13

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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...

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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

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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.

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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

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“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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tenders – Edu05/20NW, Edu04/20NW (Awarded)

Awarded Tenders - Edu05/20NW, Edu04/20NW Link

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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...

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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...

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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..

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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...

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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...

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Circular 30 of 2020 – Learner Registration for 2021

Circular 30 of 2020 - Learner Registration for 2021

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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

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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. 

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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.

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Corrected LTSM Advert

Advert Edu 04-20 NW & Edu 05-20 NW corrected LTSM Advert

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Tender advertisement

1. Appointment of Service Providers for Supply and Delivery of Stationary for in the North West Province for a period...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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..

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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)....

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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.

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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...

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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”

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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: ...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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Protect our schools

Protect our schools

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The 2020 school year amid the Covid -19

The 2020 school year amid the Covid -19

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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

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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!

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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...

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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...

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FET

FET 2017  Accounting [ZIP] Agri Sciences[ZIP] Business Studies[ZIP] Economics[ZIP] History[ZIP] Life Orientation[ZIP] Life Sciences[ZIP] Mathematics[ZIP] Math Literacy[ZIP] Setswana[ZIP] Tech Math[ZIP]...

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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.

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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)

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Support Learning material for GET

Support Learning material for GET

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Examination Instruction 01 of 2020 – Discontinuation of MEO

Examination Instruction 01 of 2020 - Discontinuation of MEO

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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List of Responded Bidders

List of Responded Bidders Edu 11-19 NW/Edu 12-19 NW/Edu 13-19 NW/

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Vacancy Circular

Deputy Director: Office Support - Office of the HOD Ref. K31406/1 • Mmabatho BAS: Controller: Systems Control Ref. K31406/2 •...

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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...

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Vacancy Circular

Civil/Structural Engineer (OSD) • Ref.K31375/1 • Mmabatho Chief Quantity Surveyor: Programme Management (OSD) • Ref.K31375/2 • Mmabatho Electrical Engineer (OSD)...

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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...

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Examination Instruction 23/24 of 2019

Release of 2019 Gr 12 Result, Subject Change - 8th Subject

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Vacancy (District Director & Quantity Surveyor)

Vacancy (District Director & Quantity Surveyor)

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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...

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Tender advertisement – closing date 25 Nov 19

Tender advertisement - closing date 25 Nov 19 [Link]

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Vacancy – Chief Director: Physical Resource (Infrastructure) Management

Chief Directorate: Physical Resource (Infrastructure) Management - Ref No. K31179

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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Examinations Instructions 11-15 of 2019

Examinations Instructions 11-15 of 2019 http://desd.nwpg.gov.za/?page_id=354

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Release of the NSC/ASC Results

Release of the NSC/ASC Results 2019

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RESPONSIVE BIDDERS TO BID INVITATION EDU01-19 NW

RESPONSIVE BIDDERS TO BID INVITATION EDU01-19 NW... read more

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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...

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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...

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NW EDUCATION WORKPLACE SKILLS PLAN – July 2019

NW EDUCATION WORKPLACE SKILLS PLAN - July 2019 NW DOE WSP July 2019

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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Circular 11 of 2019 – Learner Registration for 2020

Department Circular 11 of 2019 on Learner Registration for 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NW Education obtains fourth position in the 2018 NSC

09 January 2019,  The North West Education and Sport Development department scoops the fourth position

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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

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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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)...

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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...

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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

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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

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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..

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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...

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