News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
Western Cape Education Department Explores E-Learning Options
17 August 2009In reply to questions in the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday, MEC for Education Donald Grant said that the Department was currently testing a range of technology options with the view to improving the quality of teaching in the classroom. Read More
MEC Grant Concludes Teacher Post-Allocation Consultations
11 August 2009Following two separate discussions (6th and 12th of August 2009) with school governing body associations and teacher unions, the Minister for Education in the Western Cape, Donald Grant, has now concluded the post-allocation consultations. Read More
MEC's Explore a Co-ordinated Response to School Safety
21 July 2009We need pro-active action from all stakeholders if we are to keep our schools safe, said MEC for Education Donald Grant. Read More
Media Alert: News from Khanya: Western Cape Education Department
21 August 2008Dear Members of the Press Read More
Khanya Launches First Solar Powered Computer Laboratory
7 August 2008Yousuf Gabru, MEC for Education in the Western Cape, opened the first solar-powered school computer laboratory in the province today (Friday, 8 August 2008). Read More
Media Alert: Khanya Makes History
4 August 2008You are cordially invited to the opening of the first solar powered computer laboratory in the Western Cape. Date: 8th August 2008 Time: 11h00 Venue: Bernadino Heights Secondary School (directions attached) Read More
Education and Skills Key to Empowering Youth for Poverty Eradication - MEC Dugmore
23 June 2008Education and skills key to youth empowerment for poverty eradication - Address by Western Cape Education MEC Dugmore Read More
Education Department Launches New Era in Education Support - MEC Dugmore
22 June 2008Districts will support Further Education and Training (FET) on a district level. The special focus on GET by circuits reflects the importance given to primary schooling as the bedrock for further and higher education. Read More
Western Cape Education Department Awards Achievers in Literacy and Numeracy
21 May 2008The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will present 60 School Awards for Meritorious Achievement in Literacy and Numeracy at a gala function in Pinelands tonight (Thursday 22 May, 19h00). Read More
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
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