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News and Speeches for Department of Education (National)

WCED Expanding Telematics Programme to Benefit More Learners

4 June 2013

The Western Cape Education Department's expanded telematics programme now includes 146 schools throughout the province and benefits learners from Grade 10 to 12. Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Education Opens Online Orders for Textbooks for 2014

3 June 2013

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) activated its online ordering system for textbook procurement for textbooks 2014 today, 3 June 2013. Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Education Begins the Textbook Procurement Process for 2014

23 May 2013

Today, 23 May 2013 Minister Grant will be visiting a textbook exhibition at the Metro Central Education District offices. Read More

Carel Du Toit Centre Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

23 May 2013

Minister of Education Donald Grant visits the Carel Du Toit in celebration of their 40th anniversary. Read More

Media Alert: Learner Shot at Spes Bona High School

15 May 2013

Minister of Education Donald Grant expresses concern over a Grade 12 learner who was shot while entering the school premises early this morning. Read More

Minister Grant - Education Being Blocked for Zwelitsha Learners

2 May 2013

Minister of Education Donald Grant is outraged that certain people continue to block the education opportunities for learners in the Zwelitsha area. Read More

Thousands of Grade 12 Learners Receive Tuition via Satellite

19 October 2010

In January, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) made a commitment to improve Grade twelve (12) learner outcomes in the Western Cape and initiated the campaign "Own YOUR future. Own YOUR success. Read More

MEC Visits Grade 12 Holiday Tutoring Programme

23 June 2010

As part of the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED's) "Own your future. Own your success. Study hard to pass YOUR matric" campaign, the WCED initiated a number of tutorial programmes throughout the province in the second term. Read More

Exams and the Late Arrivals of CTA's

16 November 2005

WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION MEC Cameron Dugmore has been in touch with Minister Naledi Pandor on the matter of the late arrival of the national Common Tasks of Assessment papers, and is satisfied that she is taking it very seriously to avoid a similar... Read More

Dennegeur Accident - WCED Task Team Disburses Funds

16 November 2005

A TASK TEAM established by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to manage the Dennegeur Primary School Disaster Fund has started disbursing the funds. Read More

Education Mec Awarded Honorary Fellowship By London Institute

6 November 2005

WESTERN CAPE MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship during a study tour to England and Ireland to strengthen ties with various educational institutions. Read More

Launch of the Flags in Schools Project

18 September 2005

In the spirit of building a non-racial South Africa, the Department of Arts and Culture and the Department of Education are jointly embarking on "Flags in Schools" project. The project involves supplying schools with a national flag. Read More

Education Minister, Naledi Pandor visits Pioneer Printers responsible for printing school material for the visually impaired nationally.

15 August 2004

Minister Pandor accompanied by the Western Cape Education MEC, Cameron Dugmore will tomorrow morning, 17 August 2004 visit Pioneer Printers, a printing house responsible for school material for the blind. Read More

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