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Minister Grant Announces New National Senior Certificate (NSC) Awards Criteria for 2010

22 February 2010

This administration is determined to acknowledge the achievements of all learners who have excelled academically in the National Senior Certificate Examinations. Read More

MEC of Education Address to the 6th International Networking for Education Transformation (iNet) National Conference

21 February 2010

Networking for Equity and ExcellencePremier of the Western Cape Helen ZilleThe Honourable Dr Bunwaree, Minister of Education, MauritiusChairman of iNet, Mr. Nick StuartMs Elizabeth Reid CEO Specialist Schools and Academies Trust Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille and Minister Grant to Attend the Official Opening of Gansbaai Secondary School

21 February 2010

Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant and Western Cape Premier Helen Zille will be attending the official opening of Gansbaai Secondary School in Gansbaai.Where: Gansbaai Secondary, Kampeerweg, Blompark, Gansbaai Read More

State of the Province Address: February 2010

18 February 2010

Honourable Speaker Cabinet colleagues The honourable Leaders of the Opposition of both the Western Cape Legislature and the National Assembly, who are present today Members of the Diplomatic Corps Leaders of political parties Read More

Keynote Address at the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and Provincial Stakeholders Forum

17 February 2010

Responding to the Requirements for Efficiencies and Empowerment Through Strategic Partnerships Read More

Minister Grant Releases Grade 6 Literacy and Numeracy Results

17 February 2010

Ensuring that all our learners are able to read, write and calculate at the appropriate level is a key priority for this administration. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Accept the 'Torch of Peace' from Eastern Cape MEC Qwase

17 February 2010

Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will accept the "Torch of Peace" from Eastern Cape MEC Mahlubandile Qwase. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Announce Results of the Grade 6 Assessment Tests

16 February 2010

Improving the reading, writing and calculating skills of our learners are a number one priority for this administration.In order to target individual needs and improve literacy and numeracy performance in the province, the department has set... Read More

Minister Grant Pays Surprise Visit to Monitor Late Arrival of Educators and Learners

16 February 2010

This morning the Western Cape Minister for Education, Donald Grant, paid a surprise visit to Woodlands Secondary in Mitchell's Plain in order to monitor the late arrival of learners and educators. Read More

Education MEC Grant Supports the 'Walk This Way' School Shoe Campaign

15 February 2010

This morning, Western Cape Minister for Education, Donald Grant visited Bob Skinstad in his "jail cell" at the V&A Waterfront in support of his campaign to raise funds, on behalf of the bobsforgood foundation, for school shoes for... Read More

Media Alert: MEC Grant Encourages Public to Support School Shoe Campaign

14 February 2010

Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be visiting Bob Skinstad, former South African Rugby Captain, at his jail cell in the V&A Waterfront. Read More

Minister Issues Urgent Warning About Converted Quantum Panel Vans

13 February 2010

The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle today revealed that his department has received a credible briefing about the very real dangers to commuters traveling in mini bus taxis which have been converted from original Toyota... Read More

Athlone Cooling Towers to be Demolished

13 February 2010

The two cooling towers at the old Athlone power station will be demolished as soon as the report of the City of Cape Town's structural engineers has been studied and steps taken not to disrupt any essential municipal services in the process,... Read More

Making Cape Town One of the Most Connected and Green Cities

11 February 2010

Good morning:The mission of the Provincial Government and City Council is to make Cape Town one of the most ambitious, connected and green cities in the world in which both our own people and world counterparts will be impressed. Read More

Media Alert: Launch of Playground Football Challenge in Malmesbury

11 February 2010

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Mr Sakkie Jenner will on Monday 15 February 2010 be launching the provinces Playground Football Challenge in Malmesbury. Read More

Ministerial Statement on Changes to Departmental Funding for NGOs and NPOs

11 February 2010

Statement by Minister Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Mec for Social Development Read More

State of the Nation Address: February 2010

10 February 2010

Honourable Speaker; Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces; Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP; Deputy President of the Republic, Honourable Kgalema Motlanthe; Read More

Minister Grant Conducts Site Inspection at Oranjekloof Primary

10 February 2010

This morning, Western Cape Education Minister, Donald Grant, visited Oranjekloof Primary School in Hout Bay and met with the principal and the head of the School Governing Body, to confirm in person to them that a settlement has been reached with... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Conduct Site Inspection at Oranjekloof Primary

10 February 2010

Today, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be conducting a site inspection at Oranjekloof Primary School in Hout Bay, to personally assess how plans to reduce overcrowding are proceeding at the school. Read More

MEC Grant: Did Your Child Read, Write and Practise Maths Today?

10 February 2010

"Improving the reading, writing and calculating abilities of our learners is one of the main priorities of this administration," said Western Cape Minister for Education, Donald Grant, on Tuesday. Read More

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