Deputy Minister of Basic Education to speak at EMASA conference

The Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule, is giving the main speech tonight at the Annual International Conference of the Education Management Association of South Africa (EMASA). This important event is happening with the help of the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership, bringing together key people to discuss how to best manage our schools.

Key details

• Event: Annual International Conference of the Education Management Association of South Africa (EMASA).
• Keynote Speaker: Dr Reginah Mhaule, the Deputy Minister of Basic Education.
• Organisers/Partners: Education Management Association of South Africa (EMASA) and the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership.
• Focus: Improving education management, leadership, and related areas within South African schools.
• Timing: Tonight.

Departmental activities

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is always working hard to make sure our schools have strong leaders and excellent management. Tonight’s keynote address by Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule at the EMASA Annual International Conference shows just how serious we are about this. This conference is a big deal for everyone involved in leading and managing education, as it gives us a chance to talk about new ideas, share what works best, and plan how to make our schools better across the country. By working closely with partners like the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership, we make sure that our teachers and school administrators get the support and training they need to create good learning spaces. These partnerships help us put into action plans that improve how schools are run, make teaching better, and ultimately help every child in South Africa succeed. For more details on what we do and our policies, please visit our official website at education.gov.za. You can also find out about more of our activities and news by following this link: More Department activities.

Questions and answers for the public

Q1: What is the main purpose of this conference?

A1: The conference brings together education leaders and managers to discuss and share the best ways to manage education, helping to improve how schools are run and led.

Q2: Who is Dr Reginah Mhaule?

A2: Dr Reginah Mhaule is the Deputy Minister of Basic Education for South Africa. She plays an important role in leading and guiding the Department’s efforts to improve schooling.

Q3: What is EMASA?

A3: EMASA stands for the Education Management Association of South Africa. It is an organisation dedicated to improving education management through research, discussions, and professional growth.

Q4: How does the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership help?

A4: The Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership works with EMASA to host the conference, showing its role in developing leadership skills and training for educators and school managers.

Q5: Why is it important for the Deputy Minister to give a keynote address?

A5: Her speech shows the Department’s strong support for education management and leadership, offering guidance and highlighting how important good administration is in schools.

Q6: How can the public find out more about the Department of Basic Education’s work?

A6: You can find detailed information about the Department’s plans, activities, and news on our official website at education.gov.za.

Q7: Will the discussions from this conference help everyday schools?

A7: Yes, the ideas and plans talked about at these conferences are meant to be shared and used across the country, directly improving how schools operate, the quality of teaching, and what students achieve.

Q8: Are there other ways to stay updated with the Department’s activities?

A8: Yes, you can follow updates and news on various departmental activities by visiting this link, which provides more information on our ongoing work.