Hubert Mathanzima Mweli

I've been in the Eastern Cape since Monday, visiting various schools across the province to check on the state of sanitation infrastructure. Together with the team we managed to monitor 116 SAFE projects.

#TeacherDevelopment | The Department of Basic Education, in collaboration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE), today marks the start of the national rollout of the Online Teacher Development Platform (OTDP) training workshops at Suikerland Secondary School in Malelane, Mpumalanga. The OTDP is a multi-phase national initiative developed to coordinate integrated Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) activities and to provide course management services for approved content providers. The platform addresses both systemic priorities and individual professional development needs, strengthening educator capacity and supporting continuous professional growth across South Africa. Participants in the workshop include e-Learning Specialists, provincial and district Teacher Development Coordinators, teacher centre representatives, and Curriculum district officials. @Siviwe_G @ReginahMhaule @HubertMweli @Mpueducation @SACE9 #EducationZA #TeacherDevelopmentZA #OTDP #GovZAUpdates

The Department of Basic Education is hosting a Practical Skills Training on CAPS: Occupational, Vocational and Oriented Subjects from 26–30 January at Resolution Circle. This training forms part of DBE’s commitment to expanding inclusive learning pathways, strengthening the Three Stream Model, and remodelling the schooling system to respond to national development priorities. By aligning education with labour market needs, self-employment opportunities and community development, DBE continues to build a single, integrated education and training system that prepares learners for the future. #ThreeStreamModel #SkillsForTheFuture #CAPS #InclusiveEducation #VocationalEducation #GovZAUpdates

#2026RCLElections| Leadership is defined not by position but by purpose. True leadership is a commitment to serve with integrity, act responsibly, and place the collective interests of learners at the centre of every decision. #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates

#EducationDistrictSupport | Earlier this morning Mr Mathanzima Mweli, the Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, met with officials from the Tshwane North Education District at Hoërskool Overkruin. Tshwane North is the second district that DG @HubertMweli has engaged with as part of his district and learner support programme for 2026. #EducationZA

This morning my team and I kicked off the 2026 district support visits and engagement sessions with the #ClassOf2026. First on the schedule is the number 1 education district in the country, in terms of the #MatricResults, the Johannesburg West Education District.

President @CyrilRamaphosa will on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla taking place at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Benoni shorturl.at/zcw1Q #BasicEducationLekgotla2026 #BasicEducationLekgotla

We're off to a great start at the #BasicEducationLekgotla. I'm looking forward to unpacking elements of resilient education systems, and the rich discussions on advancing quality foundational learning, and many more engaging topics related to learning and teaching for the future.

The end is in sight!

Ahead of this year's matric exam results standardisation meeting with Umalusi tomorrow, this weekend was packed with back-to-back meetings which culminated in today's special Heads of Education Departments Committee meeting with provinces. #MatricResults

Inkunzi kuk'vuka! Growing up my father loved this saying. Meaning "the earliest bird catches the fattest worm", it's one of the guiding principles that has served me well throughout life. Today we started our marking centre visits eMvelo at 5:00, and wrapped up at 22:30 eNanda.

We've just wrapped up our marking centre visits for today. We're grateful to the markers for putting aside some time for us; seeing for myself how they are faring is important to me. With these visits we're able to quickly address any concerns brought up by the marking officials.

I'm humbled to have received one of the SAICA Chairman's Awards. We do what we do not for accolades but for impact; still it warms my heart that our efforts have not gone unnoticed. We've supported the SAICA Thuthuka camps for years, aiming to increase Accounting learner numbers.

My sincere appreciation to @saica_za for this recognition.

As the end of the examinations approaches, learners are encouraged to embrace steady, practical routines that foster a sense of calm and focus. By incorporating brief breathing exercises, moments of stillness, and light movement into their daily activities, learners can rediscover clarity and ease the pressure. #ManagingExamAnxiety #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates #NSC2025

In recognition of this year’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, South Africans are called to demonstrate a steadfast commitment to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and safety of women and children across all spheres of life. From 25 November to 10 December 2025, the nation joins the global community in advancing a unified effort under the theme “Letsema: Men, Women, Boys and Girls working together to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).” This theme reflects the growing movement toward constructive dialogue, shared responsibility, and positive models of masculinity, aligned with ongoing engagements connected to the G20 framework. Let us stand together, promote accountability, and strengthen collective action to build communities free from harm. Every voice matters, and every action taken helps move South Africa closer to a future defined by safety, equality, and justice for all. #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBVF #SafetyAndDignityForAll #EndViolenceInSchools #EndGBVFInSchools #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates

Today we attended and contributed at the ELRC Labour Law Seminar happening at Emperor’s Palace, Ekurhuleni. We discussed key issues such as “Managing conflict in the workplace””A draft code of practice on dismissal”. Tomorrow more discussions are expected. @DBE_SA

The total number of centres covered for the entire programme which started in January is 664 and 130 061 learners benefitted across the country. Follow ups will take place through the Last Push Programme. @DBE_SA

Our support and monitoring programme covered Chris Hani West Education District of the Eastern Cape Province yesterday. This involved 10 schools with 1226 learners. This brings the number to 75 out 75 districts supported and monitored. @DBE_SA

In concluding the meeting DG @HubertMweli advised the officials to institutionalise accountability and strengthen Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) across the district. #EducationZA #EducationDistrictSupport #SchoolVisitsZA #GovZAUpdates