News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
Head of Department sends message to NSC candidates regarding alleged leaks
26 November 2020I am aware of the announcement by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) that some National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination papers have allegedly been leaked. This places much stress on our candidates. Read More
My Octopus Teacher – a school library competition celebrating our teachers
24 November 2020In recognition of October having been both national Teachers Month and International School Library Month, the WCED is holding a school library competition that celebrates the wonderful work our teachers have done this year – and every year! Read More
Schools Evaluation Authority launches website
23 November 2020On Wednesday last week, the Western Cape’s Schools Evaluation Authority (SEA) launched its website. Premier Alan Winde and I joined the SEA’s Chief Evaluator, Ms Karen Bydell, in celebrating the milestone. Read More
Social Media account allegedly impersonated and a fake one created to cause harm
19 November 2020The WCED has been made aware of very disturbing social media accounts that contain racist and offensive commentary. The accounts have been linked to a 15 year old learner from Table View High School, and another in the name of the school. Read More
EFF cancels meeting with Minister Schäfer
18 November 2020The EFF has cancelled their meeting with me which was scheduled for tomorrow, in which we were supposed to discuss the party’s concerns about Brackenfell High School. Read More
Minister Schäfer calls for calm and consideration of learners’ best interests
17 November 2020Following on their protest at Brackenfell High School last Monday, 9 November 2020, which resulted in violent altercations outside the school, the EFF has been granted permission by the City of Cape Town for 100 members to protest again outside... Read More
Minister Schäfer extends condolences following suicide of two Grade 11 learners
14 November 2020I am deeply distressed by the news that two of our Grade 11 girls have committed suicide this week. I would firstly like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the girls, their friends, teachers and all at La Rochelle High School. Read More
Exam Disruption due to protest action
12 November 2020The WCED is very concerned about the candidates that are experiencing difficulty in getting to their exam centres as a result of protest action affecting various traffic routes. Read More
The WCED is recruiting over 20 000 Education and General School Assistants
12 November 2020As part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme, the Western Cape Education Department is looking to recruit over 20 000 Education Assistants and General School Assistants for schools over the next few months. Read More
Brackenfell HS - Addressing discrimination in a courageous and mature manner
10 November 2020In June this year, the Head of Department of the WCED wrote to all public schools indicating the “absolute necessity for courageous and ongoing conversations in our schools about issues of racism, prejudice and inclusivity.” Read More
Violent clashes outside Brackenfell High School are unacceptable
9 November 2020I am deeply disturbed by the violent clashes that occurred outside Brackenfell High School this morning, over a private matric celebration organised by some parents of learners who attend the school. Read More
#CommitToFinish: Minister Schäfer wishes Western Cape matrics the best of luck
4 November 2020I want to wish all our 2020 matrics the very best for your final exams which begin tomorrow. I know this year has been unusual and unsettling, but I have absolute confidence in your resilience and ability to succeed. You have had a lot of help and... Read More
Neumann interdict application struck off the roll with costs in favour of WCED
2 November 2020The WCED welcomes the decision by the Labour Court this morning to dismiss Mr Neumann’s attempt to halt his imminent disciplinary proceedings by way of an interdict, by striking it off the roll with costs. Read More
#CommitToFinish: the matric Class of 2020 in numbers
1 November 2020Nearly 100 000 candidates will write their NSC exams in the Western Cape this month – a much larger group than would ordinarily write during the November session. 95 427 will write this month, compared to 64 465 for the same session last year. Read More
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