Out of a record number of 31,926 students from 433 schools around the country, no less than eight of the 15 finalists for this year's National Computer Olympiad are from the Western Cape - of which three each from Rondebosch and Stellenberg high... Read More
The killing of the five youngsters last night was a dastardly act, and we urge the police to act swiftly to prevent further bloodshed. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is monitoring the results of Grade 10 June exams to assess how schools are adapting to the new curriculum for Grades 10 to 12. Read More
Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has congratulated the 19 primary and high schools who have performed outstandingly at the National Championships of the 2006 South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod, formerly known as the Tirisano Schools... Read More
Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has expressed sadness at the untimely and tragic death of one of the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) senior officials, describing it as a "tragedy of immense proportions". Read More
More than 14,000 teachers are attending workshops throughout the Western Cape during the June-July holiday as they prepare to introduce new aspects of the national curriculum in 2007. Read More
Of the slightly more then 1,000 educators who left the profession last year, more then half cited personal reasons, retirement, ill-health and better opportunities in the private sector. Read More
Parents of almost 150,000 learners attending 419 primary schools in the Western Cape will no longer have to worry about monies for school fees. Read More
In an historical and key moment for youth development in the Western Cape, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will launch the Western Cape Representative Council of Learners (WCRCL), to be attended by about 1,800 high school learners from... Read More
Invitation to all media The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has the pleasure of inviting you to the official launch of the No-Fee School Programme in the province. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) Safe Schools Programme is definitely having a positive impact on schools, said MEC Cameron Dugmore during a debate on the safety of children. At the same time he cautioned against complacency. Read More
Hundreds of teachers from across the province will this weekend gather to share ideas on practical solutions to the challenges teachers and learners face in their classrooms. Read More
Only 316 teachers of a staff complement of more then 30,000; and three administrative personnel members of a staff complement of more then 8,000 of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) today participated in Cosatu's industrial action. Read More
It is the responsibility of government to ensure that each and every learner, including those who suffer from cerebral palsy, acquires the knowledge, skills and values he or she needs to lead a fulfilling life as an empowered and productive citizen... Read More
Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has expressed concern about the possible disruption of schools during Cosatu's planned protest action this week. Read More
Thirteen years after an incident in which a then eleven-year-old learner lost the sight of one eye resulting from a stone hitting him, the Cape High Court has now ruled that the educator on duty that day could not be held responsible. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will tonight be celebrating the achievement of excellence of adult learners as well as public adult learning centres in both the ABET level 4 assessment and Senior Certificate examinations of 2005. Read More
Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has today called for the "immediate suspension" of the transport contract of the company whose bus was involved in an accident near Malmesbury last month, in which two primary school learners died. Read More
About 424 Primary schools in the Western Cape may soon scrap school fees if they opt for status as a "no fee" school. Read More