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Competition brings captivating radio dramas to the classroom

The Western Cape Education Department has collaborated with RSG and the US Woordfees to find radio dramas in Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa...

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All systems go for 2022 academic year

Over a million learners were welcomed at schools in the Western Cape on Wednesday 19 January for the start of the 2022 academic year.

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WCED partners with T4 for the Teacher Tech Summit 2022

The Western Cape Education Department is partnering with T4 for the Teacher Tech Summit 2022. The online global event on 25 and 26 March...

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Matrics in Antarctica

Congratulations to Anika Le Roux of Paarl Girls’ High School who is one of five South African students to win an opportunity to travel to Antarctica for an educational adventure of a lifetime!

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Excellence in Grade R Teaching

Ms de Vries has been teaching for 19 years and is a very passionate teacher who goes above and beyond in her innovative approach to play...

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Kader Asmal Excellence Award

Mr Adams has been teaching Mathematics for 25 years, and is now the Head of Department for Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Sciences...

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Excellence in Primary School Teaching

School: Van Reede Primary School, Oudtshoorn

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Specialised Education Accessibility Project

South Africa celebrates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. In the run-up to the...

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ELRC takes collaborative approach to school safety

Parties to the Chamber believe that school safety is the responsibility of all stakeholders in education. Thus, a collaborative approach to...

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