NECT News

23 September 2020
Addressing Stigma and Discrimination

Stigma refers to a negative attitude toward people we think are not “like us”. For example, stigma can mean not […]

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23 September 2020
Supporting learning – at home, or at school, support for teachers

During the unprecedented highs and lows of the 2020 academic year due to COVID-19, the normality for children to attend […]

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23 September 2020
Keeping children safe online

The Minister of Basic Education Mrs Angie Motshekga has today launched Woza Matrics, a free-to-air television initiative that is aimed […]

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24 August 2020
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga launches Woza Matrics: Free to air television programme to support the 2020 Matric learners

The Minister of Basic Education Mrs Angie Motshekga has today launched Woza Matrics, a free-to-air television initiative that is aimed […]

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20 July 2020
Media Release: Department of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshega, meets with civil society as part of consultative programme

At the consultative meeting of the Minister of Basic Education organised by the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT), over 130 […]

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28 May 2020
Radio 2000 Lunch with Teachers

As part of the response the NECT is working with the DBE and the key partners to keep the over […]

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6 April 2020
Rallying behind Minister Angie Motshekga and the Department of Basic Education (DBE)

Minister Angie Motshekga and the Department of Basic Education (DBE) thanks everyone – individuals, companies and NGOs – who have […]

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13 February 2019
What is the National Reading Coalition?

In an effort to provide a national response to the reading challenges faced in South Africa, the NECT together with […]

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1 December 2016
[PODCAST] Enoch Rabotapi’s opening speech at the PSRIP

Enoch Rabotapi’s opening speech at the PSRIP on 30 November 2017 at St George’s Hotel. This training is intended to […]

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30 November 2016
[PODCAST] Foundation Phase English First Additional Language Subject Advisors on expectations for their training over the next 3 days.

The NECT and DBE with funding from the ETDP SETA are embarking on an intensive programme to develop and improve […]

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18 November 2016
A Case Of Active Citizenry: Community Volunteers At The Forefront Of Education Improvement

In a demonstration of the practical implementation of the National Development (NDP), local community leaders are heeding the call for […]

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2 September 2016
Vuwani Funding Update

Since the last update issued on 16 July on the status of funding for Vuwani, pledges of assistance for the […]

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19 August 2016
Nelson Mandela Day Note from Vukuzenzele Primary School

Nelson Mandela Day Note from Vukuzenzele Primary School

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19 August 2016
The Digital Education Show Africa 2016 is back

Africa’s leading education conference and exhibition you won’t want to miss The trendsetters. The visionaries. The innovators. At no other […]

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16 August 2016
Rapid appraisals of NECT’s work underway in 8 districts

The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) has dispatched eight teams comprising its Monitoring and Quality Assurance team, an NECT district […]

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8 August 2016
Highlights on Work in Schools

Teachers and learners in NECT supported districts are now covering more of the curriculum effectively, than was the case in […]

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24 July 2016
Basic Education Minister Motshekga welcomes agreement on the reopening of Vuwani schools

The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga has welcomed with relief the agreement in Vuwani that will lift the […]

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18 May 2016
Crowd resourcing to get Vuwani back on track: Show Solidarity with Schools in Vuwani and Restore the Right to Learn!

The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT), in collaboration with SECTION 27, Basic Education For All (BEFA), the Helen Suzman Foundation […]

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6 May 2016
Religious, teacher, learner bodies and others stakeholders take practical steps to restore sanity in Vuwani

Louis Trichardt 8th May 2016 – The Vhembe Pastors Forum took a decision to preach a common sermon this Sunday, […]

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