News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
Western Cape prepared for upcoming NSC/ SC exams
15 April 2019Approximately 32 000 candidates have registered for the May/June National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) examinations, which are set to take place from the 2nd May 2019 to 14th June 2019. Read More
Minister Schäfer strongly condemns violent protest action disrupting schoools
12 April 2019I strongly condemn the violent action that has been taking place in areas of the city, and that has led to concerning disruption of our schools. Read More
First Western Cape school goes solar through innovative global funding platform
10 April 2019CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - 10 April 2019 - Sun Exchange ( Read More
WCED’s “Raise your voice. Not your phone campaign” wins bronze and silver awards
2 April 2019I am delighted that the WCED’s “Raise Your Voice. Not Your Phone” campaign has won a silver and a bronze award at the IAB Bookmark Awards on Thursday last week. Read More
Western Cape Government Education Budget Vote 2019/2020
27 March 2019Introduction Madam Speaker, over the last five years it has been my privilege to work with this Cabinet and the Western Cape Education Department in improving education outcomes in this province. I am proud of what we have, together, achieved. Read More
Media alert: Minister Schafer to present the 2019/20 Education Budget Speech
26 March 2019Tomorrow, Wednesday 27th March 2019, at 12h00, Minister Debbie Schäfer will be delivering the 2019/20 Education Budget Vote speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Read More
WCED Future Focused Education Conference
25 March 2019Well, the day has finally arrived, and after many months of planning, it is my great privilege and pleasure to be the first human to officially open and welcome you to the historic first ever education conference hosted by the WCED. Read More
Media alert: Attendance at the WCED education conference
20 March 2019The Western Cape Education Department invites media to attend their Education Conference at the CTICC on the 25th to 26th March 2019. Please let me know if you would like to attend the conference. Read More
Best teacher in the world to speak at WCED conference
19 March 2019The Western Cape Education Department will be hosting a Conference at the CTICC on the 25th to 26th March 2019. Read More
School admissions for 2020 close today
15 March 2019School admissions for 2020 close today, Friday 15 March 2019. Parents had a whole month in which to prioritise their children’s applications for 2020. Read More
Media alert: MEC Schäfer to Launch Tolerance and Anti-Bullying Campaign
13 March 2019Tomorrow, Provincial Education MEC, Debbie Schafer and radio DJ Carl Wastie will launch the Tolerance and Anti-Bullying Campaign at a Settlers High School in Bellville as part of the WCED’s “Raise Your Voice, Not Your Phone” anti-bullying campaign. Read More
Replacement school for Winelands community is on its way
13 March 2019Today, Minister Grant visited the site of the PC Petersen Primary School in Kylemore, which is a replacement school currently under construction. The state-of-the-art, R51 million school is in an advanced stage, with full completion expected by... Read More
Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by Uitzig SGB
6 March 2019Last week, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed – with costs - the appeal by Uitzig School Governing Body (SGB) against my 2017 decision to close this school. Read More
WCG publishes Draft Regulations pertaining to the School Evaluations Authority
1 March 2019On Monday 25th February 2019, the Western Cape Government gazetted the Draft Regulations pertaining to the School Evaluations Authority (SEA) for public comment. The closing date for comment is 18 March 2019. Read More
Ministers Schäfer and Winde oversee Search and Seizure Operation at Woodlands HS
28 February 2019Lately there has been a flare up of gang violence throughout the Province. Although the majority of incidents are off school premises and within the community affected, gang violence can spill over into schools when learners are directly involved. Read More
Gugulethu and Phillippi schools scoop Mathematics Excellence Awards
27 February 2019On Tuesday evening, 26th February, the WCED hosted the Annual LITNUM awards to acknowledge and celebrate the top achievers in the systemic tests of 2018 in the Province. My hearty congratulations go to all schools that won awards. Read More
Media alert: Ministers Schäfer and Winde to oversee search and seizure operation
26 February 2019On Thursday 28th February 2019, Western Cape Education Minister, Debbie Schäfer and Western Cape Minister for Community Safety, Alan Winde will be overseeing a search and seizure operation at a Cape Town School. Read More
Fake enrolment notice circulating in Cape Town
26 February 2019Yesterday, the WCED was made aware of a fake notice/advert that is currently being circulated in Du Noon. The advert reads as follows: Read More
WCED’s Raise your voice – Not your phone campaign kicks off for 2019
20 February 2019In 2019, we want all our schools to celebrate and encourage the diversity, uniqueness and talents of all our learners in this province, no matter what their circumstances. Read More
Media alert: MEC Schäfer and DJ Carl Wastie to kick off anti-bullying campaign
19 February 2019Tomorrow, Provincial Education MEC, Debbie Schafer and radio DJ Carl Wastie will be kicking off the WCED’s “Raise Your Voice, Not Your Phone” anti-bullying campaign for 2019 at Westridge Secondary School in Mitchells Plain. Read More
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