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Dep. Basic Education

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Dep. Basic Education

@DBE_SA

Official account of the South African Department of Basic Education. A like or retweet is not an endorsement. Email: info@dbe.gov.za | Callcentre: 0800 202 933

Pretoria, South Africa

Joined July 2010

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#InternationalDayOfPlay | Earlier today, the Department of Basic Education in collaboration with UNICEF, Cotlands, Takalani Sesame Workshop and HOPE Worldwide commemorated International Day of Play celebrations in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The engagement highlighted the importance
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Play is an essential part of childhood. It allows children to learn, have fun and develop all at the same time. Make play a part of every day, #ForEveryChild. ⚽️
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Welcoming the Réunion Island delegation and distinguished guests to Western Agricultural College, Acting Principal Handelie Le Roux reflected on the institution’s rich history and its enduring commitment to agricultural education. Drawing on the site’s historical significance
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Western Agricultural College in Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, welcomed a delegation from Réunion Island, France, on a fact-finding mission to experience South Africa’s Three-Stream Model in action. The visit provided valuable insight into how the model is expanding learning pathways
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#InclusiveEducation | Centre managers from special care centres are sharing valuable insights and practical experiences with the (NTT) and (PTT) during a visit to Sandangothando Care Centre. The engagement highlights the collaborative efforts taking place to strengthen support
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#InclusiveEducation | Addressing task team members and centre managers, Mr Jabulani Ngcobo, Director for Inclusive Education at the Department of Basic Education, emphasised that every child has an immediate and unconditional right to basic education as guaranteed by the
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#InclusiveEducation | A member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team (PTT) from the Amajuba District provided the National Task Team (NTT) with an update on work underway to place out-of-school learners with disabilities in suitable educational settings. The update covered
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Siviwe Gwarube
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Jun 10
Good morning Mzansi 🇿🇦 At 15:00 this afternoon, I will be responding to oral questions in the National Assembly. Oral questions are an important mechanism for accountability, transparency and public oversight in our democracy. They provide Members of Parliament with an
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#InclusiveEducation | Through its engagement with special care centre managers, the National Task Team (NTT) and the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team (PTT) are strengthening partnerships that support the realisation of every learner’s right to education. The engagement
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#InclusiveEducation | The second and final day of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team Meeting is currently underway in Claremont, KwaZulu-Natal. As part of the programme, members of the National Task Team and the Provincial Task Team are visiting Sandangothando Care Centre,
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Discussions on investment and partnership opportunities took centre stage as delegates explored avenues for collaboration in skills development and vocational training. The engagement highlighted the importance of building strong partnerships that support the development of
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#InclusiveEducation | Concluding the first day of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team Meeting, Mr Jabulani Ngcobo draws together the key themes emerging from the day's engagements. Reflecting on the progress made, he highlights the value of coordinated planning,
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#InclusiveEducation | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team (PTT) is presenting to the National Task Team (NTT) on the Placement of Out-of-School Learners with Disabilities, outlining progress made since 2023 to strengthen systems and expand access to education for learners with
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