News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
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
#CommitToFinish: ePortal provides increased support to learners
29 October 2020At the start of the lockdown, the closure of our country’s schools on the 18th of March was envisaged as an extended holiday. The plan was not to have any teaching and learning taking place, and to rather shorten holidays later in the year to make... Read More
Minister Schäfer congratulates Brent Walters on his appointment as WCED SG
28 October 2020It gives me pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr Brent Walters as the next Superintendent General of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). He was officially appointed yesterday by Premier Alan Winde, and will lead the WCED from 1 April... Read More
#CommitToFinish: no party is worth having to miss your matric exams
26 October 2020The recent news of a cluster outbreak of Covid-19 related to a bar in the Southern Suburbs has served as an important lesson about the necessity of following the golden rules of preventing Covid-19: physical distancing, washing your hands and... Read More
Minister Schäfer calls on COSATU and partners to denounce defunding of education
25 October 2020I note COSATU’s announcement that they will be holding a press conference regarding the challenges facing the WCED. I am pleased that COSATU and its associated organisations understand that there are challenges facing us. The most profound of... Read More
#CommitToFinish: NSC practical exams start tomorrow
20 October 20209 032 learners will complete their Computer Applications Technology (CAT) practical exam tomorrow, while 854 learners have their Information Technology practical exam on Thursday. Read More
Minister Schäfer urgently requests information regarding alleged fraud charge
14 October 2020I have learned only today of a WCED teacher who has allegedly been charged with “fraud” for classifying himself as “African” on his CV. Read More
The WCED welcomes the decision by the court to allow proper representation
6 October 2020The Western Cape Education Department has been made aware of comments allegedly made in the media by the Heathfield HS SGB Treasurer, Mr Brandon De Kock, that the Labour Court has “granted Heathfield High school principal Mr Wesley Neumann an urgent... Read More
Minister Schäfer pays tribute to Western Cape teachers on World Teachers’ Day
5 October 2020The WCED and I wish all Western Cape teachers a happy World Teachers’ Day! Read More
#CommitToFinish: WCED launches campaign to motivate Grade 12s
4 October 2020This year has certainly been a tumultuous year for our Grade 12 learners and their teachers. Despite the disruptive school year, they have shown true grit and determination! They have shown how resilient they are and I am extremely proud of them. Read More
Murder of Zameka Mfubesi – School Principal of Umyezo WamaApile HS in Grabouw
30 September 2020Joint statement Office of the South African Police Service Provincial Commissioner Western Cape / Family of Ms Zameka Mfubesi / Western Cape Minister of Education Read More
Minister Schäfer shocked by death of high school principal
18 September 2020I am shocked and saddened by news that we have lost one of our principals to a senseless act of violence. Read More
Minister Schäfer wishes the 2020 matric class the best for their trial exams
16 September 2020I would like to wish all of our matric learners the very best as they tackle their trial examinations over the next three weeks. The recommended window for the exams is 15 September to 7 October, and learners have already begun to write some of... Read More
Interests of children last on the list of priorities in capitulation to unions
24 July 2020It is with deep disappointment that we note the decision of the national Cabinet to once again close schools for a whole month. Read More
Covid-19 in schools – the facts
21 July 2020There has been a great deal of interest recently in comments made by Dr Michael Ryan of the World Health Organisation regarding schools and Covid-19, which have been used to motivate for the closure of schools in South Africa. Read More
Schools Evaluation Authority to assess school responses to Covid-19
15 July 2020Earlier this year, I announced that the Chief Evaluator of the Western Cape’s Schools Evaluation Authority (SEA), Ms Karen Bydell, had appointed two lead evaluators and two evaluators so that they could begin their work in our schools. Read More
Misleading information spread by ANC and aligned organisations
6 July 2020I have noted the statement issued by the ANC and aligned organisations referring to the return to school of more grades in the Western Cape from tomorrow. Read More
Grades R, 6 and 11 will return to class on Monday 6 July 2020
2 July 2020We have noted the statement by the national minister regarding today’s discussions in the Council of Education Ministers. Read More
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