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The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), in collaboration with the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance (MGSLG), is dedicated to enhancing, modernizing, and simplifying teaching and learning methods in schools across Gauteng by introducing Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This initiative has significantly improved the Gauteng Education System. Here are some of the key…

After realising that several schools in the Gauteng Province are being disturbed by the high rate of crime and topical psychosocial issues, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) working jointly with Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance (MGSLG) initiated the School Safety Imbizo campaign. The School Safety Imbizo is an initiative that is meant…

District Officials are instrumental in the process of improving, innovating and enhancing teaching and learning in public schools. They play a pivotal role in the education system through overseeing and supporting schools to strengthen, enhance and improve teaching and learning in schools. The notion of having district officials to oversee and support schools, has its roots in the broader development of the public education system which evolved…

In South Africa, the concept of Teacher Liaison Officers (TLOs) emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of efforts to support and improve youth development, school safety, and community engagement. Teacher Liaison Officer is a professional who serves as an intermediary between School Management Teams (SMTs), School Governing Body (SGBs), Teachers, Representative…

Newly appointed teachers programme for Cohort 3, which is the last cohort for this financial year took place on the 15th of February 2025 in all 15 Districts of Gauteng. This programme is instrumental in shaping the future of education, making it crucial for teachers to receive structured support and professional development. This induction programme…

The NDP 2030 states that ‘’Early Childhood Development is critical for children to reach their full potential. Its further state that the benefits of intervening early in the lives of children include better school enrolment rates, retention and academic performance, high rates of high school completion; lower levels of antisocial behaviour; high earnings and better…

Boosting Matric Success: The Impact of SSIP Training The Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance(MGSLG) continues to lead the way in empowering teachers through its innovativetraining programmes. One of its flagship initiatives, the Secondary SchoolImprovement Programme (SSIP), is designed to enhance teaching effectiveness andimprove learner performance across various subjects. As part of this initiative,…

With pride and excitement, we are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our recent graduates! This is such a remarkable achievement, and your efforts do not only enrich and improve your lives but also inspire the MGSLG family at large. We are proud to have you as part of our team, your hard work…

Seeing that there are several stakeholders within the education sector, offering the same services in different ways and in different districts, the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance (MGSLG), in collaboration with the National Association of Social Change Entities in Education (NASCEE), invited education stakeholder to a seminar with the aim to foster networking, collaboration and partnership.

Over the years MGSLG working jointly with GDE have been embracing the concept of Multi-Certification within Schools of Specialisation (SoS). This approach allows learners to earn certifications in various fields, such as entrepreneurship while pursuing their co-curriculum. By integrating Entrepreneurship Education (EE), learners acquire multiple certifications that improve education, employability, and entrepreneurial skills.