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2004/09/09

A Motshekga: Answers to questions in National Assembly on vandalism of school property

1. In terms of the Public Finance Management Act, it is the responsibility of the Accounting officer of the Provincial Education Department to develop a risk assessment and mitigation strategy in regard to school property and other assets and to manage these. In terms of the Public Finance Management Act, it is the responsibility of the Accounting Officer of the provincial Education Department to develop a risk assessment and mitigation strategy on the safety of school property. 2. A four ... [highlighted result]

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2009/03/25

A Motshekga to hand over new schools, 26, 31 Mar and 2, 7 Apr

The Gauteng MEC for Education, Angie Motshekga, will officially hand over 13 new schools to various communities around Gauteng. This is part of the GDEs School Building Programme initiated by MEC Motshekga in 2006 to reduce the shortage of schools and make education more accessible to all citizens of Gauteng. "As the Gauteng Department of Education we made a commitment to respond to the ever growing demands of the socio-economic needs of the people of Gauteng - quality of education being one ... [highlighted result]

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2009/02/18

A Motshekga: Response on state of the province address

The Gauteng Department of Education welcomes the firm commitment to education as demonstrated by the Premier of Gauteng province, Mr Paul Mashatile during the State of the Province Address. The department has ensured that the poorest learners in the province have access to free schooling by declaring all quintile one and two schools no- fee schools. In total the province is now subsidising a total of 41,91 percent (including quintile one and two schools) of its learner population with regard ... [highlighted result]

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2009/02/12

A Motshekga on death of Tshwane learners

The MEC for Education in Gauteng Ms Angie Motshekga notes with sadness the passing away of four learners whose car was involved in a terrible accident yesterday morning in Tshwane South District. "I want to assure the people of South Africa and the province that we will continue to build best schools in our communities so that our young citizens can be able to access quality education at their doorsteps," said the MEC. The Tshwane South District will send a team from the Education Support ... [highlighted result]

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2009/01/30

A Motshekga: Matric learner awards

Our first Outcomes Based Education (OBE) National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric examinations represent the culmination and crowning glory of years of struggle by the progressive forces in the country to devise an alternative education system to the apartheid education that entrenched racism and inequitable resource distribution. Conclusion: Programme Director, ladies and gentlemen please allow me to thank all those who made a contribution towards this achievement by our learners, parents (... [highlighted result]

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2009/01/29

A Motshekga to host Provincial Learner Awards, 30 Jan

The Gauteng MEC for Education Angie Motshekga will on 30 January 2009 host the Provincial Learner Awards. The purpose of this function is to acknowledge and honour the 2008 top achievers in the province and together celebrate with them the excellent and hard work that they have dedicated to their studies throughout their schooling career. Gauteng obtained a 76,4 percent pass rate reaffirming its commitment to the provision of quality education in the province. [highlighted result]

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2009/01/13

A Motshekga: Re-opening of schools for 2009 academic year

No learner will not be afforded learning space in Gauteng and we will be working with our schools and school governing bodies (SGBs) to ensure that this happens. The department will provide scholar transport to learners who stay more than five (5) kilometres from their nearest school. The No Fee School Policy is beginning to be well understood by our schools and SGBs. [highlighted result]

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2008/12/15

A Motshekga to brief media on matric results, 30 Dec

The Gauteng MEC for Education, Angie Motshekga, will on Tuesday, 30 December 2008, host a media briefing on the 2008 matric examination results. Details of the event are as follows: Date: 30 December 2008 Time: 10h00 Venue: Parktown High School for Girls, Johannesburg Parkview For more information contact: Panyaza Lesufi Tel: 011 355 0524 Cell: 083 383 4517 [highlighted result]

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2008/11/12

A Motshekga: Gauteng Education quarterly media statement

Learner enrolment in the public ordinary sector highlights the increase in learner enrolment in Gauteng. The National School Nutrition Programme operates within the framework of the conditional grant via the national Department of Education (DoE). The number of learners on the National Schools Nutrition Programme has increased by 150 percent from 172 325 learners being fed in 2004. [highlighted result]

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2008/10/29

A Motshekga to host sports and cultural games marking Teachers Month, 30 to 31 Oct

The Gauteng MEC for Education, Angie Motshekga, will host a sports and cultural event to mark the end of the World Teachers Month at the University of Johannesburg on Thursday, 30 October. World Teachers Day is celebrated throughout the world on 5 October every year. Speaking about the event, MEC Motshekga expressed her gratitude to teachers in Gauteng for their dedication to the teaching profession. [highlighted result]

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2008/10/21

A Motshekga: Gauteng readiness for 2008 matric examinations

I also want to emphasise on the conduct of both parents and learners during the exams time. To learners; * no exchange of information * no cellphones in the exam room * no crib notes * no copying from one another * no bags in the exam room. Let me thank the educators for the hard work that they put in preparing our young citizens for these exams, the examinations and assessment directorate headed by Mr Prem Govender, the districts and all managers in the department in their different ... [highlighted result]

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2008/10/20

A Motshekga to brief media on preparations for 2008 matric exams, 21 Oct

Gauteng Member of Executive Council (MEC) for Education Angie Motshekga to brief the media on the preparations for matric exams in Gauteng The Gauteng MEC for Education Angie Motshekga will on Tuesday, 21 October 2008 brief the media on the province's state of readiness for the 2008 matric exams. Date: 21 October 2008 Time: 10h00 Venue: Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance, 80 Hull Street Corner eighth and Hull Street, Vrededorp, Johannesburg [highlighted result]

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2008/09/19

A Motshekga: Gauteng National Teaching Awards

Programme director The head of Department (HOD) and Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) officials Our educators and their families Our business partners and other stakeholders Ladies and gentlemen. These objectives of the NTA echo the principles and sentiments contained in the UNESCO's (United Nations Educational and Scientific Council) rallying call and slogan of 'Quality Teachers for Quality Education'. Teachers are the change agents that can mediate our beautiful, transformative ... [highlighted result]

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2008/09/23

A Motshekga: Raising Literacy Standards

"Enhancing and improving literacy skills of our learners must be recognised as a decisive weapon in the fight against poverty, unemployment and the resultant social and environment challenges that are prevalent in our communities," said Gauteng Education Member of Education Council (MEC), Angelina Motshekga. The purpose of the meeting was to encourage all stakeholders to support the Accelerated Programme for Language, Literacy and Communication (APLLC). The APLLC is a result of partnership ... [highlighted result]

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2008/09/22

A Motshekga: National Teachers Awards

The Gauteng Department of Education Member of Executive Council (MEC) Angie Motshekga has called on winners of the National Teachers Awards not to become complacent and to continue to inspire their colleagues to reach similar heights. On Friday night (19 September 2008) educators from across the province put on their best to attend the National Teachers Awards held at Emperor's Palace. And to celebrate Teacher's Day on 5 October 2008, the department has declared October Teacher's Month. [highlighted result]

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2008/09/11

A Motshekga to launch MEC Legacy Project, 13 Sept

The Gauteng MEC for Education Angie Motshekga will launch the MEC Legacy Project which involves the refurbishing and renovation of 131 schools within the Gauteng province. The project is a partnership between the Gauteng Department of Education and its social partner Education Interlink. Issued by: Department of Education, Gauteng Provincial Government 11 September 2008 Source: Gauteng Provincial Government (http://www.gpg.gov.za) [highlighted result]

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2008/08/04

A Motshekga: South African National Association for Special Education (SANASE) Conference

What immediately springs to mind is the White Paper 6 (Special Needs Education, Building the Inclusive Education and Training System). In the Education Budget Speech to the Gauteng Legislature on the 24 June 2008, I alluded to the following features of the Special Needs Education system in our province: * There are 114 special schools which are inclusive of independent schools. In the light of these discussions, I will expect the curriculum sections in the General Education and Further ... [highlighted result]

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2008/08/07

A Motshekga on death of learner at Roodepark High School

The Gauteng Department of Education wishes to announce the unfortunate passing of a learner at Roodepark High School. His passing away follows an incident where learners were involved in a fight on Tuesday, 5 August 2008 which resulted in the learner being hospitalised. "It is with deep shock that we learn of the unfortunate passing away of a learner at Roodepark High School who was involved in a stabbing incident with a fellow learner on Tuesday. [highlighted result]

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2008/07/16

A Motshekga on opening of new schools in Gauteng

More than 50 new schools will be opened in Gauteng this year and 150 science laboratories refurbished in previously disadvantaged communities, says Gauteng Education MEC, Angie Motshekga. She said the provincial government had to ensure that quality education was a permanent feature of the education terrain in South Africa. The plan sets out to address the challenges facing education by deepening education delivery, developing common mechanisms for the monitoring and implementation of ... [highlighted result]

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2008/07/16

A Motshekga: Education quarterly media briefing

It is imperative to note that the Department has established a single administration of education in provinces but have also done so under a single national education policy framework that aims to transform education governance and education provisioning including the curriculum frameworks. The plan sets out to address the challenges facing education by deepening education delivery, developing common mechanisms for the monitoring and implementation of education and developing a clear ... [highlighted result]

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