News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
School admission process for 2022 extended until 1 April 2021
26 March 2021In recent days the WCED has noticed an upsurge in website activity on the online application system. We have also received a number of requests from parents to accommodate an extension to allow parents to complete the last few applications. Read More
One year on: Education resilience in a time of Covid
25 March 2021Tomorrow, marks the one-year anniversary of lockdown in South Africa. Education, as a sector, has certainly had its fair share of ups and downs since the 26th of March 2020, but as a sector, we are stronger and more determined than ever. Read More
Philadelphia learner writes, narrates and stars in an animated film
18 March 2021Would it not be every Grade 4 learner’s dream to write, narrate and star in an animated film? Well, that’s exactly what happened to a talented Grade 4 learner from Philadelphia Primary School, Keschrie Booysen, who is the 2020 Story Stars essay... Read More
Media alert: Learner becomes a Story Star
17 March 2021Would it not be every Grade 4 learner’s dream to write, narrate and star in an animated film? Well, that is what has happened to a talented Grade 4 learner from Philadelphia Primary School. Read More
Calling all parents: SGB elections are underway
16 March 2021The elections for School Governing Bodies are underway in the Western Cape, and I urge all parents to participate. Read More
16 days left to apply for the 2022 school year
10 March 2021As of midnight, on the 26th of March 2021, the WCED 2022 admissions application system will close. This means that parents and caregivers have only 16 days left to apply for admission into public schools for the 2022 school year. Read More
Western Cape 2020 National Senior Certificate Awards
9 March 2021A lot has certainly happened over the last year! And we can see the result of that in this rather unusual format of our award ceremony this year. I know some are disappointed that they cannot be here physically, and I completely understand and... Read More
Media alert: Western Cape NSC 2020 Awards Ceremony
8 March 2021Tomorrow, Tuesday 9 March 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, will be hosting the provincial National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2020 Awards Ceremony at Leeuwenhof, the Premier’s Residence. Read More
The admissions process for the 2022 school year is now open
28 February 2021The 2022 admissions application process has just begun! Read More
2020 NSC: Appreciation and thanks to the teachers that served our Class of 2020
23 February 2021I would like to congratulate all our learners, principals, teachers and parents who successfully passed their NSC or contributed towards this achievement. Read More
Minister Schäfer celebrates performance of schools and districts
23 February 2021Yesterday I had the opportunity to celebrate our province’s 79.9% pass rate for the 2020 matric exams, along with some of the top achievers in our province recognised by the Department of Basic Education. Read More
Media alert: Release of Western Cape candidate and school results
22 February 2021Tomorrow, Tuesday 23 February 2021, at 11h30, Minister Debbie Schäfer will visit Elswood Sekondêr for the release of the 2020 candidate and school NSC results. There will be opportunities for photographs and interviews, subject to strict Covid-19... Read More
Western Cape matrics achieve despite challenges of Covid-19
22 February 2021This afternoon, Minister Angie Motshekga announced the results of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for 2020. I congratulate all learners who achieved their matric under difficult circumstances and amid great uncertainty. Read More
Media alert: Matric results 2020
21 February 2021Please note the following in preparation for the release of the 2020 NSC results. Monday 22 February 2021: Read More
Media advisory: Minister Schäfer meets with Ayakha Melithafa
16 February 2021This morning, Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, met with Ayakha Melithafa following the Matrics in Antarctica trip. Read More
Minister Schäfer welcomes learners back to class
15 February 2021This morning I visited West End Primary School and Woodville Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain to welcome learners back to class after the holidays. Read More
Western Cape schools are ready to receive learners on Monday
14 February 2021The Western Cape is looking forward to welcoming our learners back to school on Monday! Read More
WCED approaches court to protect learners and teachers in Graafwater area
14 February 2021Last year I announced the closure of Graafwater High School, to be repurposed as a school of skills, which is much needed in the Graafwater and surrounding areas. Currently, there are also no Special Schools or a School of Skills in the Graafwater... Read More
Neumann hearing : Intimidatory and abusive behavior is unacceptable
3 February 2021The disciplinary hearing of Wesley Neumann, principal of Heathfield High School, is resuming today. Over the past few months the WCED, and some of its officials, have had to endure relentless personal attacks from Neumann supporters. The contents of... Read More
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