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Rollout of vaccines to the basic educator sector in the Western Cape begins

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape 50 staff members are scheduled to receive their vaccines today as...

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COVID-19 vaccination of educators and staff in the Western Cape

Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director Communication, Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is...

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Western Cape Government prepared to distribute vaccines to staff

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape The WCED welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Basic...

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Minister Schäfer urges adherence to golden rules at all times during third wave

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape With the Western Cape now in the third wave, we are seeing more...

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Investigation of DF Malan High School allegations underway

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape I am deeply concerned by the allegations of discrimination against...

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2022 school admissions process still has a long way to go

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape The initial round of offers for places in Western Cape schools is...

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Minister Schäfer wishes candidates well for the June NSC and SC examinations

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape The combined National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior...

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Application outcomes for the 2022 school year

Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director Communication, Western Cape Education Department This morning, close to 150 000 registered users on...

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WCED finalises plan to place remaining unplaced learners

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape The WCED is currently implementing a plan to place the 2 550...

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BEEI in the Western Cape saves 6 414 SGB posts, and provides 19 011 assistants with temporary work opportunities

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape Over the past few months, 19 011 young people have been working in...

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