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Pretoria, South Africa
Joined July 2010
The DBE along with SAPS went Masiqhakaze Secondary School, to conduct a school search. This is in line with the DBE–SAPS Protocol Agreement. The aim of this search was to ensure that the premises are free from drugs, dangerous and weapons #GovZAUpdates
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Today marks the second day of the Protocol Implementation Programme, as the DBE and stakeholders continue their commitment to fostering safe learning environments through visits to three schools in the Ekurhuleni North District. #GovZAUpdates #SchoolSafetyZA
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The DBE reiterates that, under the South African Schools Act (SASA) as amended by the BELA Act of 2024, no child may be refused education for lack of documentation. All public schools must admit learners and provide education without discrimination. #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates
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The DBE is concerned about false social media claims on school admissions that foster negative attitudes towards undocumented learners, including many South African children awaiting official documents. #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates
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Our first stop of the day is Eldorado Park Secondary School, where we are strengthening school safety committees, increasing police visibility, and creating environments where teaching and learning can thrive, free from fear, violence, and substance abuse. #GovZAUpdates
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Today we are in the Johannesburg central district for the Gauteng collaboration of protocol with the School Safety Directorate. The three-day protocol session kicks off today, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen school safety across the province. #GovZAUpdates
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#MootCourt | The respondents, EC and MP, declared the 2025 National Schools Moot Court WINNERS! The debate was whether it is constitutional for schools to admit only learners who speak a particular language as their home language or who are fluent in that language.
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Winners! The 2025 National Schools #MootCourt has been won by the respondents, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga 🏆 That brings to an end this year's competition, but it also marks the beginning of a beautiful journey for all our participants 🥇 bright futures in sight ⚖️🎤 🎊
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Johannah Mashego 🥇 appreciation post! The rising star from Kopanang Senior Secondary School in Mpumalanga has triumphed as the Best Oralist at the 2025 National Schools #MootCourt
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@DOJCD_ZA Deputy Minister @umrabulo : "To the brilliant minds gathered here today, you are not only the National Schools #MootCourt competition finalists, you are also Constitutional custodians of tomorrow. To every learner who participated, all of you are winners"
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The 4 finalist schools participating in the grand finale of the 2025 #MootCourt programme are: * Brebner High School (Free State) * Ndamase Senior Secondary School (Eastern Cape) * Kgomotso High School (Northern Cape) * Kopanong Senior Secondary School (Mpumalanga) The event is
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2 teams of four learners each, representing the applicant and the plaintiff, respectively, will present their arguments over a case study relating to the violation of human rights within the schooling context. #MootCourt #SchoolsMootCourt
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The finals of the 2025 #SchoolsMootCourt are underway at the @ConCourtSA in Braamfontein. Watch as the finalists present their arguments to a bench of judges: https://t.co/XKWz5jVvmD
#MootCourt #MootCourtZA
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The 2025 National Schools Moot Court Programme being hosted by the @SAHRCommission @DBE_SA @DOJCD_ZA . #MootCourt
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#DBENews | The DBE notes with concern the circulation of fake news on social media and other unofficial platforms suggesting changes to the reopening dates of schools for the fourth term. All public schools will reopen as scheduled on Monday, 13 October 2025.
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Congratulations to Bontle Shai from Pepps Motheong, who was awarded Best in Social Sciences at the 45th Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF)! Bontle’s research showcased exceptional insight into the social sciences, demonstrating the importance of
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#TheGlowUp is chatting to Bongani Zondi, the Deputy Director at @DBE_SA live from the Kay Motsepe School Football Championship in Soshanguve 👨🏽🏫⚽️ #KayMotsepeSchoolsChampionship
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The Under-13 boys final is between Queenswood (GP) and Madika (LP). #KayMotsepeSchoolChampionships #SchoolSportIsAlive
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All eyes on the field as St Anne and St Marks step up for the final showdown — one game, one dream, and a million rands on the line. This is where young queens become legends! #KayMotsepeSchoolChampionships #SchoolSportIsAlive
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The #KMSC U19 Boys Final will be played between St Marks High (MP) vs Fumana High (GP). The final will be preceded by the 3rd place play-off match between Clapham High (GP) vs Louis Botha (FS). #KMSC Venue: Soshanguve Giant Stadium #SchoolSportIsAlive
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