News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
Review of Effects of Today's Industrial Action - 26 August 2010
25 August 2010Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today's industrial strike action indicate that there had been an increase in school closures and teacher absenteeism since yesterday. Read More
Minister Grant Announces Key Learning Supplement
25 August 2010"The WCED is currently implementing a comprehensive strike management plan, to minimise the effects of the current industrial action on learners. Read More
Review of Effects of Today's Industrial Action - 25 August 2010
24 August 2010Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today's industrial strike action indicate that there has been a marginal increase in school closures and teacher absenteeism since yesterday. Read More
Update: Minister Grant Reacts to Blackheath Tragedy
24 August 2010It is with a sense of profound sadness that I learnt of this morning's tragic accident that lead to the death of nine learners and injuries to another five, two of whom are in a very serious condition.Four learners are at Tygerberg Hospital and one... Read More
Media Alert: MEC Grant React to Blackheath Tragedy
24 August 2010Please note: Minister Grant will be joining Minister Botha at Tygerberg Hospital at 11h00.The Minister will then proceed to the Blackheath Civic Centre where Disaster Management is debriefing those affected by the tragedy. Read More
MEC Grant Reacts to the Blackheath Tragedy
24 August 2010It is with a sense of profound sadness that I learnt of this morning's tragic accident that lead to the death of eight learners and injuries to another five. Read More
MEC Grant Announces Further Support Measures for Learners during the Strike
23 August 2010Last week, the Provincial Government of the Western Cape released a comprehensive strike management plan for Education to mitigate the impact of the ongoing strike on teaching and learning. Read More
Review of Effects of Today's Industrial Action - 24 August 2010
23 August 2010Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today's industrial strike action indicate that there has been a further decrease in school closures and teacher absenteeism since yesterday. Read More
Review of Effects of Today's Industrial Action - 23 August 2010
22 August 2010Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today's industrial strike action indicate that there has been a marginal decrease in school closures and teacher absenteeism since last Friday. Read More
Western Cape Education Calls for Volunteers to Supervise Learners during the Strike
22 August 2010The Provincial Government of the Western Cape is calling on volunteers to help assist the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in supervising learners at schools affected by the recent industrial strike action. Read More
Review of Effects of Today's Industrial Action - 20 August 2010
19 August 2010Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today's industrial strike action indicate that eight percent (8%) (116) of our schools closed as a result of today's industrial strike action. Read More
Review of Effects of Today's Industrial Action - 19 August 2010
18 August 2010Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today's industrial strike action indicate that 4.8% (70) of our schools closed as a result of today's industrial strike action. Read More
MEC Grant Releases the Western Cape Education's Strike Management Plan
18 August 2010The Provincial Government of the Western Cape has developed a comprehensive strike management plan for Education that aims to ensure that we do everything possible to protect the interests of learners in this province. Read More
Media Alert: MEC Grant to Brief the Media on the Western Cape's Strike Management Plan
17 August 2010Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be announcing the provincial government's multi-faceted strike management plan for education, which will include specific interventions to help our Grade twelve (12) learners and the... Read More
MEC Grant Reviews the Effects of Today's Industrial Action
17 August 2010Our monitoring system indicates that 2.3% (34) of our schools closed as a result of today's industrial strike action.Thirteen point seven percent (13.7%) of educators were absent from work. Read More
MEC Grant Outlines the Western Cape's Response to the Teachers Strike
16 August 2010It has now become clear that industrial action by teachers, starting tomorrow, is inevitable. Read More
MEC Grant Noted Comments on the Possibility of Further Strike Action
16 August 2010Minister Grant has noted the comments made by the Secretary General of South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) regarding the possibility of further strike action. Read More
Provincial Cabinet Approves Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill
11 August 2010I am pleased to announce that the Provincial Cabinet has approved the referral of the Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill to the provincial legislature for processing. Read More
Media Alert: MEC to Brief the Media on the Western Cape Provincial Education Bill
10 August 2010Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be briefing media on the Western Cape Provincial School Education Bill. This follows the decision by the Provincial Cabinet to refer the Bill to the Provincial Legislature for processing. Read More
Provincial Education Drive to Enroll Learners Early for 2011
10 August 2010The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has launched a drive to persuade parents to register their children early for school next year, if their children are starting primary or high school, or if they are changing schools in 2011. Read More
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