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Gauteng celebrates teachers on World Teachers’ Day

The Department of Basic Education, through the Gauteng Department of Education, recently joined the global community in celebrating World Teachers’…

Naptosa celebrates teachers on Teacher’s Day

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) recently joined in celebrating Teacher’s Day, sharing a message that highlights the crucial role…

Director-General Mweli attends Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge Summit in Sandton

The Department of Basic Education’s Director-General, Mr Mathanzima Mweli, is currently attending the 2025 Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge (AGEC) Summit.…

Lindobuhle Day Care Centre opens in Botshabelo, Free State Province

We are delighted to share an important update regarding our provincial infrastructure efforts. On 1 October 2025, the beautiful and…

National Teaching Awards 2025 to honour teachers in October

The South African Department of Basic Education has announced that October will be celebrated as Teacher Appreciation Month, alongside the…

Siviwe Gwarube celebrates progress in formalising ECD centres

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is delighted with the significant progress being made in formalising Early Childhood Development (ECD)…

National symposium in Gauteng advances learner participation

The Department of Basic Education recently held its final day of the National Strategic Symposium in Benoni, Gauteng. This important…

National Teaching Awards celebrate teachers’ impact on children

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is reminding everyone about the upcoming 25th National Teaching Awards (NTA2025) and encouraging us…

Minister of Basic Education and HONOR partner to boost ECD Registration Clinics with digital devices

Today, the Department of Basic Education, with Minister Siviwe Gwarube, visited the Grow ECD offices in Midrand. This visit was…

Education Labour Relations Council hosts budget workshop

The Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) recently hosted its National Workshop on Budget and Post-Provisioning, which has just concluded its…