To mark the 50th anniversary of the South African Council for English Education (SACEE), the Western Cape branch is launching a new book entitled Leaves to a Tree, with contributions from an impressive array of South African authors. Read More
"I have decided on the following key strategies, which I want the WCED to focus on: Read More
The Western Cape's Survey to implement its Learner Tracking System will not be used to discriminate against anyone who wishes not to complete a question on race.This assurance was given by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore after a meeting... Read More
The Donation of 3,200 calculators and school bags by two major banks to poorly resourced schools in and around the province, will enhance the literacy and numeracy strategy of the Western Cape.So says MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore, in reaction... Read More
Thousands of learners will soon be taught about Sustainable Development and Climate Change following a groundbreaking course held at the Cape Teaching Institute (CTI). Read More
Two Grade 7 learners from the Dennegeur Primary School who have earlier been injured in a bus accident, today (Tuesday, 18 October 2005) received laptops from the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to help them keep up with their schoolwork. Read More
The opening of a new school in Tafelsig, Mitchell's Plain represents a major investment in our efforts to provide a Learning Home for all our children. This is also an investment in the future of this suburb and the province as a whole, says... Read More
From Monday 10 October, you will start writing the most important examinations of your school career to date, the 2005 Senior Certificate examinations. This will probably be an emotional period for you, since you will have to bid farewell to your... Read More
Statement by Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore Read More
All media are invited to a press briefing with Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore, Tuesday 04 October 2005, 13h00, 23rd floor, Golden Acre, Cape Town. TOPIC: Learner Transport Safety Read More
The successful conclusion of the three-day long conference of Representative Council of Learners yesterday is a significant step towards the finalisation of the provincial association of learners. Read More
All media are invited to a press conference on Wednesday 28 September 2005, 12h00 at the Boland College in Worcester to meet the inaugural leadership of the provincial association of Representative Council of Learners (RCL's). Read More
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has published a guide for teachers on how to identify and assist learners who are experiencing various barriers to learning. Read More
The fact that over one hundred entries were received by the public Further Education and Training (FET) sector awards panel for the prestigious honours, is proof of the level of excellence displayed by the sector, says the Head of the Western Cape... Read More
The Computer Society of South Africa (CSSA) has selected Kobus van Wyk, programme manager of the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) Khanya Project, as the society’s ICT Person of the Year for 2005. Read More
The Western Cape Education (WCED) has the pleasure of announcing the names of teachers and principals who have received the Western Cape Teaching Awards for 2005. The awards were presented at a prestigious event in Cape Town on Friday night, 9... Read More
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is looking at creative ways of using additional posts to enhance education next year, especially in the province's poorest schools. Read More
A special disaster fund has been set up in support of medical and funeral costs of the victims of a bus accident yesterday, in which three learners and the driver died.Almost 40 learners were also injured, of which six seriously after an educational... Read More
Three learners and the driver of a bus transporting primary school learners on an educational excursion to Table Mountain died this afternoon when, according to initial reports, the brakes of the bus apparently failed. Read More
Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore will on Thursday 18th August 2005 visit several rural schools in the Southern Cape, to address various issues affecting learners and communities in these remote, historically neglected areas. Read More