News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
Learners respond well to WCED winter schools
10 July 2007Statement by Cameron Dugmore, MEC for Education in the Western Cape Learners have responded well to winter schools organised by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in areas most affected by the civil service strike. Read More
Salary Deductions for Officials and Teachers on Strike
12 June 2007Statement by Ronald B Swartz, Superintendent-General, Western Cape Education Department. Read More
WCED Concerned over Impact of Strike on Examinations
7 June 2007Statement by Education Minister Cameron Dugmore. This morning I met with the top management and district directors of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), who have briefed me extensively on the impact of the strike on schools and... Read More
Disruption of Schools and Intimidation Unacceptable
4 June 2007Statement by Education MEC Cameron Dugmore. I have received reports this morning that the Blue Downs Branch of the SA Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) has issued a pamphlet saying that no exams should take place at any school. Read More
WCED Condemns Intimidation, Assault and Disruption of Examinations by Striking Teachers
3 June 2007Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore and the Head of Department Ron Swartz today reacted with outrage and condemnation on learning that a group of about 30 striking teachers disrupted examinations, confiscated and tore up scripts and... Read More
Stray Bullet Injures Learner
7 May 2007A grade 8 learner this morning had to be rushed to hospital after a stray bullet injured him while he was attending a lesson at Lower Crossroads Secondary School in Ngqwangi Drive, Phillippi East. Read More
"Beyond the School Wall" Project Educators Graduate
17 April 2007Beyond the School Wall Educators' Graduation - Statement from the Extra-Mural Education Project (EMEP) Read More
Top Matriculants Receive Special Awards
15 April 2007The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has awarded seven matriculants from disadvantaged backgrounds with special awards today (Monday 16 April 2007) for excelling in the 2006 Senior Certificate Examinations. Read More
Target Setting for Quality Education
29 March 2007Targets setting for quality education - Statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More
WCED Launches Investigation into Alleged Racial Attack
28 March 2007Langenhoven Gymnasium Alleged Racial Attack - Statement by Education Minister Cameron Dugmore on behalf of the Western Cape Education Department.It is with deep concern that the Top Management of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) have... Read More
Inquiry into West Coast Schools Starts
28 March 2007An inquiry into various issues in schools in the Saldanha municipal area, including allegations of racism, access, transport, school fees and provisioning will start on Tuesday 27 March, 19h00, when senior officials of the Western Cape Education... Read More
Exhibition of Recently Evaluated School Library / Resource Centre Material
26 March 2007Exhibition of Recently Evaluated School Library / Resource Centre MaterialThis includes: Read More
Retired Bus Driver, 72, Wins WCED Adult Learner Award
26 March 2007Mr Adam Marais, a 72-year-old retired bus driver, is among adult learners who received awards from the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) this week. Read More
WCED Workshop on Assessment Standards and Qualifications in Schools
21 March 2007About 250 teachers, principals, union representatives, tertiary institutions, curriculum experts and senior education officials will meet this weekend to deliberate on protocols for assessment standards and qualifications in the new Further... Read More
Dugmore Joins Call for "Bike to Work" Day
21 March 2007In support of the call by the Pedal Power Association (PPA) and the Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN) for "Bike to Work" day, Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore will be riding in tandem with representatives of the two organizations to... Read More
WCED Celebrates ABET Achievements
21 March 2007The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will be acknowledging and rewarding the achievements of adult learners this evening (Thursday 22 March 2007, 19h00) at a presentation ceremony at the Cape Teaching Institute (former teacher training... Read More
Performance Agreements to be Linked to School Targets
18 March 2007Performance agreements of education officials must be linked to the successful meeting of academic targets in schools. Read More
School Temporarily Closed After Clashes Between Learners and SAPS
12 March 2007The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has temporarily stopped schooling of the Masibambisane High School in Delft, following two days of clashes between learners and the SAPS during which shots were fired, resulting in at least three learners... Read More
Inquiry Into Education Provisioning In Saldanha Municipal Schools
12 March 2007Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore today announced a Task Team that will investigate and offer recommendations on various issues in schools in the Saldanha municipal area, including allegations of racism, access, transport, school fees and... Read More
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