The WCED and I wish all Western Cape teachers a happy World Teachers’ Day! Read More
This year has certainly been a tumultuous year for our Grade 12 learners and their teachers. Despite the disruptive school year, they have shown true grit and determination! They have shown how resilient they are and I am extremely proud of them. Read More
Joint statement Office of the South African Police Service Provincial Commissioner Western Cape / Family of Ms Zameka Mfubesi / Western Cape Minister of Education Read More
I am shocked and saddened by news that we have lost one of our principals to a senseless act of violence. Read More
I would like to wish all of our matric learners the very best as they tackle their trial examinations over the next three weeks. The recommended window for the exams is 15 September to 7 October, and learners have already begun to write some of... Read More
It is with deep disappointment that we note the decision of the national Cabinet to once again close schools for a whole month. Read More
There has been a great deal of interest recently in comments made by Dr Michael Ryan of the World Health Organisation regarding schools and Covid-19, which have been used to motivate for the closure of schools in South Africa. Read More
Earlier this year, I announced that the Chief Evaluator of the Western Cape’s Schools Evaluation Authority (SEA), Ms Karen Bydell, had appointed two lead evaluators and two evaluators so that they could begin their work in our schools. Read More
I have noted the statement issued by the ANC and aligned organisations referring to the return to school of more grades in the Western Cape from tomorrow. Read More
We have noted the statement by the national minister regarding today’s discussions in the Council of Education Ministers. Read More
The WCED is asking candidates who wish to be considered as temporary classroom assistants during the national state of disaster to register their profiles on our online system as part of our Classroom Assistant initiative. Read More
In the past week we have seen the disruption of schooling by community members and civic organisations. It is clear that there is a lot of mobilisation among various organisations around the fact that schools are open, and in anticipation of more... Read More
This evening I attended a meeting of the Khayelitsha Covid-19 Response Team by invitation of the co-chairpersons. The Response Team has been established specifically to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic in the Khayelitsha. Both myself and Minister... Read More
The ability to read and write is the foundation on which all further learning is based, and the ability to read for meaning and pleasure is without a doubt the most important skill that children can learn in primary school. Read More
Just over a month ago, the WCED announced revised dates for the 2020 school admissions process in the Western Cape. Read More
The WCED is committed to environmental sustainability, and given the footprint of schools in the province, we are significant users of natural resources. Read More
The first two weeks of school for Grade 7s and 12s in the Western Cape proceeded well overall. Read More
In accordance with the Gazette promulgated last week by Minister Motshekga, schools are to return on 1 June 2020. Read More
We have received a number of media enquiries about cases of Covid-19 at schools in the Western Cape. Read More