News and Speeches for Ministry of Education
#CommitToFinish: ePortal provides increased support to learners
29 October 2020At the start of the lockdown, the closure of our country’s schools on the 18th of March was envisaged as an extended holiday. The plan was not to have any teaching and learning taking place, and to rather shorten holidays later in the year to make... Read More
Minister Schäfer congratulates Brent Walters on his appointment as WCED SG
28 October 2020It gives me pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr Brent Walters as the next Superintendent General of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). He was officially appointed yesterday by Premier Alan Winde, and will lead the WCED from 1 April... Read More
#CommitToFinish: no party is worth having to miss your matric exams
26 October 2020The recent news of a cluster outbreak of Covid-19 related to a bar in the Southern Suburbs has served as an important lesson about the necessity of following the golden rules of preventing Covid-19: physical distancing, washing your hands and... Read More
Minister Schäfer calls on COSATU and partners to denounce defunding of education
25 October 2020I note COSATU’s announcement that they will be holding a press conference regarding the challenges facing the WCED. I am pleased that COSATU and its associated organisations understand that there are challenges facing us. The most profound of... Read More
#CommitToFinish: NSC practical exams start tomorrow
20 October 20209 032 learners will complete their Computer Applications Technology (CAT) practical exam tomorrow, while 854 learners have their Information Technology practical exam on Thursday. Read More
Minister Schäfer urgently requests information regarding alleged fraud charge
14 October 2020I have learned only today of a WCED teacher who has allegedly been charged with “fraud” for classifying himself as “African” on his CV. Read More
The WCED welcomes the decision by the court to allow proper representation
6 October 2020The Western Cape Education Department has been made aware of comments allegedly made in the media by the Heathfield HS SGB Treasurer, Mr Brandon De Kock, that the Labour Court has “granted Heathfield High school principal Mr Wesley Neumann an urgent... Read More
Minister Schäfer pays tribute to Western Cape teachers on World Teachers’ Day
5 October 2020The WCED and I wish all Western Cape teachers a happy World Teachers’ Day! Read More
#CommitToFinish: WCED launches campaign to motivate Grade 12s
4 October 2020This year has certainly been a tumultuous year for our Grade 12 learners and their teachers. Despite the disruptive school year, they have shown true grit and determination! They have shown how resilient they are and I am extremely proud of them. Read More
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