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2009/04/14

I Cronje on improving quality of education

A brand-new hall (R2,8 million), student parking, a car park and student ablution are the latest additions to improve the quality of education at the Edendale Campus of the Umgungundlovu Further Education and Training (FET) College in Pietermaritzburg. The upgrades and additions include computer rooms with internet access, a library, an additional plumbing workshop, student cafeteria and dining hall, a kitchen, and electric fence, as well as alterations and renovations to several buildings. ... [highlighted result]

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2009/04/02

I Cronje on handing over of computer laboratories to schools

Science and technology at hundreds of KwaZulu-Natal schools have received a healthy shot in the arm with the official hand-over of 60 computer laboratories. A further 500 schools have been provided with single computers and printers for administrative purposes, while 200 schools have been connected to the internet and a total of 6 000 educators have been trained in basic computer literacy. With the exception of those schools without electricity, all our schools now have at least one or two ... [highlighted result]

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2009/03/11

I Cronje on death of learner from Mariannridge Secondary

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education Ms Ina Cronje, Department Head Dr Cassius Lubisi and senior management send their condolences to the family of 18-year-old Andile Mbeje who was stabbed to death on his way to school today (11 March 2009). This is a very sad incident indeed and my sincere condolences go out to the Mbeje family, friends, educators and learners at Mariannridge. Even though this incident occurred outside of school premises, as the department we will help provide psychological ... [highlighted result]

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2009/02/24

I Cronje to launch Learner Transport Programme, 26 Feb

This often results in poor attendance and performance by learners in deep rural and far flung areas. This will soon be a thing of the past for many learners in the Vryheid District as the MEC for Education Mrs Ina Cronj' will be launching the Learner Transport Programme on Thursday, 26 February 2009. The Learner Transport Programme will be launched at Siyaphakama School which stands to receive nine kombis which will transport learners to and from school via five routes. [highlighted result]

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2009/01/19

I Cronje to monitor state of readiness during schools' re-opening, 21 to 23 Jan

This will mark the first day of the 2009 school calendar and the MEC for Education Mrs Ina Cronj' is set to go on unannounced visits to some schools around the province as part of monitoring and ensuring that teaching and learning starts on the first day of school. The three day visits will start on Wednesday, 21 January and the MEC Cronj' will be accompanied by Dr Zweli Mkhize, MEC for Finance and Economic Development. Premier Sibusiso Ndebele and His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini are ... [highlighted result]

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2009/01/07

I Cronje on textbooks and stationery delivery

The department's commitment to providing quality education is clearly visible in its efforts and the strides made over the past four years to ensure that all learners in non-Section 21 schools have their textbooks and stationery before or on the first day of school. Schools with Section 21 status procure LTSM on their own, "A system is however being developed that will assist the department to monitor and ensure that all Section 21 schools have used the LTSM budget allocation appropriately ... [highlighted result]

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2008/12/08

I Cronje to hold procession highlighting violence against women and children, 9 Dec

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) MEC for Education Ms Ina Cronje and the Department Head Dr Cassius Lubisi are inviting you to the procession that will take place in Pietermaritzburg tomorrow, which aims at creating awareness and expressing our concern at the high levels of violence against women and children in our society. This will take the form of a procession down Pietermaritz Street, culminating in an assembly at the Midlands Campus of the Umgungundlovu Further Education and Training (FET) ... [highlighted result]

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2008/11/25

I Cronje to congratulate learners of Star College, 26 Nov

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Ina Cronje, will tomorrow have tea with learners of Star College, to congratulate them for their consistent sterling performance in mathematics, science and information technology. In 2005, Star College registered its first matriculants and achieved 100 percent pass rate in its first year. Star College has previously received many accolades from Association of Mathematics Educators of South Africa (AMESA), and many other institutions that recognise excellence ... [highlighted result]

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2008/11/06

I Cronje to hand over new buses to special schools, 11 Nov

Seventeen (17) brand new buses worth a hefty R22 million will be handed over to special schools by the MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Mrs Ina Cronj'. It is for the first time that the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education purchases buses for special schools. After the abovementioned event the media will move to Durban to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understand between the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and Shanghai. [highlighted result]

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2008/11/05

I Cronje on violence at Ubuhlebomzinyathi High School

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) MEC for Education Ms Ina Cronj' and the education head Dr Cassius Lubisi want to condemn in the strongest possible terms the display of violence that saw matric exams being disrupted and department officials getting injured at Ubuhlebomzinyathi High School at Amajuba district yesterday. Meanwhile, all Grade 12 learners have been bussed to Amajuba education district office hall in Lennoxton so that they continue writing their examination without any disruptions. The focus ... [highlighted result]

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2008/10/28

I Cronj? on best wishes to grade 12 learners with matric exams

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education Ms Ina Cronj' and the Education Head Dr Cassius Lubisi are sending their best wishes to all the learners who will be writing their final examinations. The MEC urged learners to make full use of all support material that has been made available to assist them prepare for the examination. Over and above the two sets of exemplar papers, learners must make sure that they use the following support material: Two sets of exemplars with memoranda, two sets of Study ... [highlighted result]

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2008/10/16

I Cronje to brief media on state of readiness for matric examinations, 20 Oct

The 2008 National Senior Certificate examination looms with less than three weeks to go before the start of the much anticipated examinations. This class of 2008 will make education history as the first group to write the National Senior Certificate examination under the new curriculum. The MEC for Education Mrs Ina Cronje will host a press conference to brief the media on the department's state of readiness for the upcoming examinations. [highlighted result]

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2008/03/18

I Cronje: KwaZulu-Natal Education Prov Budget Vote 2008/09

The 13 other boarding schools that had extensive renovations to address unacceptable conditions are Umlazi Comtech, Vukuzakhe High School, Umthwalume High School, Ohlange High School, Siyamukela High School, Sihayo High School, KwaDlangezwa High School, James Nxumalo High School, Masibumbane High School, King Bhekuzulu High School and Mlokothwa High School. The "No Fee" schools policy, introduced in 2006, benefits learners in schools in the poorest areas and improves access to learning ... [highlighted result]

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2008/02/01

I Cronj? on condolences to family of Ayanda Buthelezi

KwaZulu-Natal Education Member of the Executive Council (MEC) Ina Cronj' and Education head Dr Cassius Lubisi have sent their condolences to the family of Ayanda Buthelezi (Alston Primary) who lost her life in a collision between two vehicles on her way to school this morning, 1 February 2008. We wish our learners from Forest Hill Primary (8), Berg Street Primary (2), Alston Primary (2) and Open Gate (2) a speedy recovery. The Department will send counsellors to the school on Monday to ... [highlighted result]

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2008/01/23

I Cronje on George Cato Primary School reopening

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Ina Cronje has appealed to teachers, parents and learners of George Cato Primary School to ensure that teaching and learning commence on Friday, 25 January 2008. The meeting was attended by the school's teachers, representatives from three teacher unions, the school governing body, South African Police Service (SAPS) and community leaders. * The department has recognised the serious racial tension in the school among teachers. [highlighted result]

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2008/01/14

I Cronj? on opening of schools

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education will have achieved an almost 100% delivery of textbooks at non-section 21 schools when schools re-open tomorrow, 16 January 2008. The 13 other boarding schools that had serious renovations to address unacceptable situations degrees are Umlazi Comtech, Vukuzakhe High School, Adams Colledge, Umthwalume High School, Ohlange High school, Siyamukela High School, Sihayo High School, KwaDlangezwa High School, James Nxumalo High School, Masibumbane High ... [highlighted result]

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2007/12/28

I Cronje: Senior Certificate Results release

This plan was later adopted by all principals of schools that had obtained a pass percentage of 50% or less in the 2006 Senior Certificate Examination. In simple terms; pass percentages can be manipulated by significantly decreasing the number of full-time candidates writing the Senior Certificate Examination, frankly speaking, we are not interested in such manipulation. The data also show that 76 of our 84 Dinaledi schools obtained pass percentages of 60% and above, without while maintaining... [highlighted result]

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2007/12/13

I Cronje: End-of-year message for 2007

The school year has finally come to a halt for our teachers and learners. The establishment of a Tooling Centre of Excellence ' a joint venture of the Tooling Association of South Africa and Department of Fionance and Economic Development ' has already resulted in the first level graduation of our first tooling students. We wish all our learners, parents, teachers and officials a blessed and happy festive season and a fulfilling 2008. [highlighted result]

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2007/12/10

I Cronje on schools textbooks delivery

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education will have achieved an almost 100% delivery of textbooks at non-section 21 schools when schools re-open on 16 January 2008. The Department of Education has the responsibility to ensure that all public schools have Learning and Teaching Support Material on or before the first day of school in any school year. The procurement of textbooks and stationery is two fold: In the case of section 21 schools funds are transferred to the bank accounts of these ... [highlighted result]

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2007/12/03

I Cronje to attend All Ages Schools Tournament opening, 3 Dec

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Ina Cronje will be attending the opening of the national 'All Ages Schools Tournament' at 18h00 on 3 December 2007. Time: 18h00 Venue: Sahara Cricket Stadium, Old Fort Road, Durban Enquiries: Christi Naude Director: Media and Citizen Liaison (Acting) KwaZulu-Natal Education Tel: 033-3552453 Fax: 033-3420275 Cell: 083 262 8829 E-mail: christi.naude@kzndoe.gov.za [highlighted result]

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