News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
Minister Schäfer pays tribute to Western Cape teachers on World Teachers’ Day
5 October 2020The WCED and I wish all Western Cape teachers a happy World Teachers’ Day! Read More
#CommitToFinish: WCED launches campaign to motivate Grade 12s
4 October 2020This 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
Murder of Zameka Mfubesi – School Principal of Umyezo WamaApile HS in Grabouw
30 September 2020Joint statement Office of the South African Police Service Provincial Commissioner Western Cape / Family of Ms Zameka Mfubesi / Western Cape Minister of Education Read More
Minister Schäfer shocked by death of high school principal
18 September 2020I am shocked and saddened by news that we have lost one of our principals to a senseless act of violence. Read More
Minister Schäfer wishes the 2020 matric class the best for their trial exams
16 September 2020I 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
Interests of children last on the list of priorities in capitulation to unions
24 July 2020It is with deep disappointment that we note the decision of the national Cabinet to once again close schools for a whole month. Read More
Covid-19 in schools – the facts
21 July 2020There 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
Schools Evaluation Authority to assess school responses to Covid-19
15 July 2020Earlier 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
Misleading information spread by ANC and aligned organisations
6 July 2020I 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
Grades R, 6 and 11 will return to class on Monday 6 July 2020
2 July 2020We have noted the statement by the national minister regarding today’s discussions in the Council of Education Ministers. Read More
WCED offers temporary Classroom Assistant posts during the national disaster
1 July 2020The 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
Disrupting schooling is harmful to learners
29 June 2020In 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
Schools in Khayelitsha will be open tomorrow
28 June 2020This 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
Quality learning @home: WCED launches Virtual Library
23 June 2020The 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
Update on 2021 school admissions process
21 June 2020Just over a month ago, the WCED announced revised dates for the 2020 school admissions process in the Western Cape. Read More
WCED offers new subsidy to support water sustainability
14 June 2020The WCED is committed to environmental sustainability, and given the footprint of schools in the province, we are significant users of natural resources. Read More
Indemnity forms and management of Covid-19 cases in schools
12 June 2020The first two weeks of school for Grade 7s and 12s in the Western Cape proceeded well overall. Read More
Western Cape schools will be open to receive learners tomorrow
31 May 2020In accordance with the Gazette promulgated last week by Minister Motshekga, schools are to return on 1 June 2020. Read More
Management of Covid-19 cases at Western Cape schools
29 May 2020We have received a number of media enquiries about cases of Covid-19 at schools in the Western Cape. Read More
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