News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
Ministers strongly condemn arson attack on Thembalethu school construction site
15 September 2017The Departments of Education (WCED) and Transport and Public (DTPW) strongly condemn the arson attacks on the construction site of the Thembalethu Secondary School in George. Read More
40 days to the 2017 NSC: WCED support for Candidates
12 September 2017The matric class of 2017 is entering arguably one of the most challenging and stressful time of their lives so far - the build up to their final examinations. To the 2017 NSC Candidates, your success will depend on what you put into your studies. Read More
Fire at Northway Primary School destroys two classrooms and part of the school h
11 September 2017On Monday (11th September 2017) at around 1am, a fire at Northway Primary School in Ravensmead destroyed two classrooms and the school hall. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but fire authorities are investigating. Read More
Clarity on independent schools subsidy
21 August 2017Earlier this month, the Chairperson of the Standing Committee released a press statement that indicated that the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) provides subsidies to 101 independent schools. Read More
New “Year of the Teacher” category at this year’s Provincial Teaching Awards
21 August 2017The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has chosen 'The Year of the Teacher' as a key theme for 2017. We are using this time to listen, to reflect, to acknowledge and to celebrate our excellent teachers. Read More
Western Cape comes out tops for Reading and Maths in Southern and Eastern Africa
18 August 2017The Western Cape has achieved the top scores in South Africa for reading and mathematics, according to the results of a new international study released this morning (18 August 2017). Read More
Western Cape learners rake in international awards - 29th IOI 2017
16 August 2017For the second time this week, I have the pleasure of announcing that Western Cape learners have again brought home international awards, this time from the 29th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2017) in Tehran. Read More
Western Cape learners bring home awards in international mathematics olympiad
14 August 2017It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the South African team that participated in the 58th International Mathematics Olympiad in Brazil from 12 to 23 July. All six members of the team attend schools in the Western Cape. Read More
Response to Grootkraal Judgment
3 August 2017I have now had the opportunity to study the Grootkraal Judgment (24611/2011) and consult with my Legal Counsel. Read More
Tragic Accident involving National Education Standing Committee Members
2 August 2017It with shock and sadness that I have heard that four Members of the National Assembly who were visiting schools in the Western Cape as part of their oversight role as the Education Portfolio Committee, were involved in a tragic car accident near... Read More
MEC Schäfer pleased that incidents of burglary and vandalism have reduced
25 July 2017At the start of every school term, one of my main concerns is that teachers and learners will arrive at a school that has been badly vandalised or burgled during the winter school holidays. Read More
Premier Zille and Minister Schafer showcase eLearning model school in Gugulethu
24 July 2017Premier Helen Zille and Education Minister Debbie Schafer today visited Litha Primary School in Gugulethu to view the progress being made in the province's eLearning Game Changer. Read More
MEDIA ALERT: Premier Zille and Minister Schäfer to showcase an eLearning school
21 July 2017On Monday, 24th July 2017, Premier Helen Zille and Minister Debbie Schafer will be visiting Litha Primary School in Gugulethu. Litha Primary is one of 16 eLearning "Model School's" in the Province - as part of the Western Cape Government's (WCG)... Read More
Over 10 000 learners attending WCED Winter Schools during the holiday period
6 July 2017Every school holiday period, one of my biggest concerns is for those learners whose parents work full time and who are left unsupervised at home. Read More
WCED equips teachers to offer crucial technical skills education
5 July 2017To improve our educators' teaching and leadership skills, the WCED is hosting a number of seminars, conferences and workshops this holiday period at the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute (CTLI) and other venues. Read More
Cabinet Approves Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill
4 July 2017I am pleased to announce that the Western Cape Cabinet has approved the submission of the Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill. The Bill will now proceed to the Legislature following Cabinet's approval last week. Read More
MEDIA ALERT: Minister Schäfer to visit Technical Teacher Training Programme
4 July 2017Tomorrow, 5th July 2017, Minister Debbie Schäfer will be visiting Bellville Technical High School where over 200 teachers are taking part in Grade 12 CAPS Technical teacher training. Read More
WCED opens state-of-the-art school library and information centre
3 July 2017EDULIS, the Education Library and Information Service of the Western Cape Education Department, has moved into new, state-of-the-art premises in Kuils River. Read More
WCED Winter holiday programmes for learners and educators
29 June 2017Following a busy examination period, the upcoming winter holiday is also a much needed break for many learners and teachers. Many of our schools will however be buzzing with activities over the holiday period. Read More
Parents of Oranjekloof Primary School unanimously support continuation of CSP
27 June 2017After a rocky start amid a lot of suspicion and misconceptions spread by parties opposed to our new Collaboration Schools Pilot Project, on 14 June 2017, a year after the beginning of this project at Oranjekloof Primary School, the parents have... Read More
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