News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
More than 46 000 Rural Learners Transported Daily through Learner Transport Scheme
12 May 2008The Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) Learner Transport Scheme benefits almost 46,000 rural learners on a daily basis at a staggering cost of R87 million per year, but will continue to expand to include grade R learners from next year,... Read More
Education MEC Saddened by Death of Learner in Bus Accident
8 May 2008Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore expressed his sadness upon hearing of the tragic death of a 12-year-old learner when a bus collapsed and crushed her body in an accident near Ceres today (Thursday 08 May). Read More
Higher Education Graduates must Develop Solutions for the Poor
24 April 2008Higher Education should not only produce graduates in commerce, science and technology who are technically skilled, but are also conscious of their potential to develop solutions, which will ultimately benefit the poor and marginalized, says Western... Read More
UCT Professor's Killing A Call to Action to Deal Harshly with Crime
24 April 2008The tragic loss of University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Kevin Rochford who was shot and killed outside his home, is a call to action to deal harshly with crime and violence but also to address the underlying causes, which contribute to a culture... Read More
Extra R40 Million Allocated for Western Cape Rural Schools
21 April 2008The Government has allocated more than R40 million extra for rural schools who struggle to find qualified and competent teachers, which means they will now have extra money to recruit teachers with incentives of up to R11,528 per annum per post. Read More
Study Shows Grade 6 Learners Improve Literacy Skills, but Maths Remains a Challenge
21 April 2008Statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More
Increased Education Budget to Boost Poorest Schools
17 April 2008Budget presentation to Western Cape Standing Committee on Education, Cultural Affairs and Sport - Statement by Education MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More
MEC Calls for Review of Appointment Procedures after Teacher on Parole found Guilty of Rape
25 March 2008Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has called on the Public Service Commission to investigate appointment procedures for teachers and non-academic staff at schools and advise on measures to ensure that those appointed do not pose a risk to... Read More
Matric Achievers Get More Awards
16 March 2008Matric candidates who received awards for excellence in the 2007 exams.The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has presented additional awards to eight candidates from previously disadvantaged contexts, who excelled in the 2007 Senior... Read More
MEC Dugmore: School Bus Accident is a Reminder to be Vigilant
10 March 2008A school bus accident this morning (Tuesday 11 March) involving about 40 learners and six staff members was a reminder for our schools, the community and the department once again to continue to be vigilant. Read More
Education Minister Responds to Provincial Legislature Questions
3 March 2008We all have a duty to ensure the security of our schools, said Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore today in reply to a question in the Provincial Legislature when he revealed that the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) spent R642,000.00... Read More
Investigation Launched into Masibambisane School Stabbing
23 January 2008Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has reacted with shock and anger after a young man was stabbed to death when five alleged gang members invaded the school premises and robbed learners of valuables. Read More
Land Deal Generates Funds for Western Cape Education Department
21 January 2008Statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore I am pleased to announce that Jan van Riebeeck High School has agreed to the sale of underutilised land with a value of about R60-million, in the interests of improving the quality of... Read More
WCED Probes Claim of Withholding Report
19 January 2008The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will investigate any report of schools withholding school reports because parents have not paid school fees. Schools may hold parents to account, but may not prejudice learners in any way to ensure... Read More
Premier Rasool and Education MEC Dugmore Host Press Conference on First Day of School
15 January 2008Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool and Education MEC Cameron Dugmore will host a press conference to report back on the first day of school in the Western Cape. The press conference will take place during the Premier's visit to a new school in... Read More
Ministers Fransman and Dugmore Inspect Six New Schools
13 January 2008Transport and Public Works MEC Marius Fransman and Education MEC Cameron Dumore will inspect six newly built schools in Khayelitsha and Delft today (Monday 14 January). Read More
FET Colleges Offer Renewed Opportunities for Youth
9 January 2008Statement by Education Minister Cameron Dugmore Read More
Inaugural Academic Excellence Award Ceremony for Muslims Schools
7 January 2008Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural ceremony of an annual event to honour top matric learners from the independent Muslim schools in the Western Cape tomorrow (Wednesday). Read More
Saturday Schools for 2008 Supplementary Examination Matric Candidates
6 January 2008The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is organising special Saturday schools for candidates who failed the 2007 Senior Certificate Examinations. The candidates will be able to write supplementary examinations in May and June this year. Read More
Rise in Grade 11 Pass Rate
13 December 2007Statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore. Read More
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