Department Of Basic Education Spokesperson

Department Of Basic Education Spokesperson

The vision of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is of a South Africa in which all people have access to lifelong learning, as well as education and training, which will, in turn, contribute towards improving quality of life and building a peaceful, prosperous and democratic South Africa.



The Department’s strategic goals are: effective and efficient governance and management; effective development, monitoring of curriculum implementation and support; improved teacher supply, development and utilisation; effective systems for planning, coordination, information management, assessment and district support; and improved social cohesion in schools and well-being of learners.



Contact Details

Media Desk (Media enquiries and interview requests)
[email protected]
Departmental Spokesperson
Elijah Mhlanga: 012 357 3773
Ministerial Spokesperson
Troy Martens: 012 357 4033
Information Officer
Chris Leukes: 012 357 3712
Website Manager
[email protected] | 012 357 3762