In the past week we have seen the disruption of schooling by community members and civic organisations. It is clear that there is a lot of mobilisation among various organisations around the fact that schools are open, and in anticipation of more... Read More
This evening I attended a meeting of the Khayelitsha Covid-19 Response Team by invitation of the co-chairpersons. The Response Team has been established specifically to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic in the Khayelitsha. Both myself and Minister... Read More
The ability to read and write is the foundation on which all further learning is based, and the ability to read for meaning and pleasure is without a doubt the most important skill that children can learn in primary school. Read More
Just over a month ago, the WCED announced revised dates for the 2020 school admissions process in the Western Cape. Read More
The WCED is committed to environmental sustainability, and given the footprint of schools in the province, we are significant users of natural resources. Read More
The first two weeks of school for Grade 7s and 12s in the Western Cape proceeded well overall. Read More