Chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases, may be inherited, but many lifestyle and environmental factors such as smoking, inappropriate diet, lack of exercise and heavy alcohol consumption are known to significantly increase risks. Read More
On Wednesday, 21 November, Minister Donald Grant and Head of the Provincial Education Department, Penny Vinjevold will be briefing media on the progress made i Read More
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The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has introduced a new online system that will make it much easier for teachers to apply for jobs in the province.The online application system was piloted in 2011 for the filling of promotion posts. Read More
Today is Universal Children’s Day - A day where across the world we honour children, and reflect on the progress that we have made in realising and promoting the rights of children. Read More
Media Statement by Western Cape Minister of Education, Donald GrantI am delighted that today we are delivering the first of over 1 500 Computer tablets to school principals across the Western Cape. Read More
Tomorrow, 15 November, Minister Grant will be personally delivering the first of over 1 500 PC tablets for school principals to Mrs Booi at Phandulwazi HS in Phillipi. He is then proceeding onto two other schools, Oaklands Sec and Greenfield PS. Read More
On Friday, 9 November 2012, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) announced the names of the top teachers in the province at a gala function held in Newlands. Read More
Every year thousands of parents at fee paying public schools who struggle to pay school fees, apply for fee exemptions. Read More
Tonight the Western Cape Education Department will announce the names of the top teachers in the province at a gala function in Newlands.The department will honour 33 regional and provincial winners and will present awards in eight categories. Read More
Speech delivered by Donald Grant, Provincial Minister of Education at the National Teaching Awards - Provincial Awards. Read More
Mr Jannie van der Westhuizen, Acting Director of the Department of the Premier,Ms Florence Rhoxo, District Director of the Eden and Karoo Education District,Ms Beverley Barry, CEO of Learning Cape Initiative,Western Cape Government officials,PAY... Read More
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Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education While the 2012 school year is still in full swing, the WCED has been working hard to ensure that it is prepared and ready for the 2013 school year. Read More
While the 2012 school year is still in full swing, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has been working hard to ensure that it is prepared and ready for the 2013 school year. Read More
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On Tuesday, 16 October 2012, Minister Donald Grant will be presenting a plan aimed at improving the lives of over 4 000 learners in this province. Read More
As the Western Cape Government, we want to improve the education opportunities of all our children. Read More
Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationAs the Western Cape Government, we want to improve the education opportunities of all of our children. Read More
Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationI am pleased to announce the start of the annual Literacy and Numeracy testing in the Western Cape. Read More