Basic Education Minister Dr Reginah Mhauel and Eastern Cape Education MEC, Mr Fundile Gade will tomorrow, Wednesday 20 August host the Eastern Cape G20 Provincial Education Indaba held under the theme ‘Building Future Leaders,’
The Eastern Cape Education Indaba will the ninth held across the country, bringing to a culmination the series of G20 Provincial Education Indabas. In addition the Indaba serves as a response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent call for public involvement in the G20 discussions, focusing on the education agenda for the 2025 summit which will focus on two critical priorities, namely:
- Early Childhood Development and
- Educational Professional Development
Delegates from across the province including academics, senior government officials, SGBs, teachers’ unions, and private sector partners as well as captains of industry are expected to attend.
Members of the Media are invited to attend the Eastern Cape Indaba and will be afforded interviews with the Deputy Minister and MEC as follows:
Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Venue: East London International Convention Centre
Time: 08h00
Media is cordially invited to attend and cover the event. This will be a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and capture the discussions shaping the future of education in the Free State and the country at large.
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
Enquiries: Terence Khala – 081 758 1546 (Basic Education)