MEC Dyantyi will be addressing the Integrated Community "Our Pride" which include Gugulethu and Eerste Rivier Beneficiaries Read More
A 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 Educators' Graduation - Statement from the Extra-Mural Education Project (EMEP) Read More
The 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
Nominations are awaited for the annual Female Farmer of the Year competition, organised by the Department of Agriculture. Female farmers of the Western Cape are encouraged to take part in this competition that aims to honour women for their... Read More
Statement by Cobus Dowry, Minister of Agriculture in the Western CapeSince 16 March 2007 a total of 10 horses have died on properties located within the African horse sickness (AHS) Surveillance Zone. Read More
Dr Jasper Cloete of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg) recently completed his PhD at the University of Stellenbosch. Read More
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture recently hosted its annual open days at its Elsenburg research farm outside Stellenbosch and entertained and gave exposure to more than 1 300 children. Read More
Targets setting for quality education - Statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More
Langenhoven 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
An 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 MaterialThis includes: Read More
Mr 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
About 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
In 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
The 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 of education officials must be linked to the successful meeting of academic targets in schools. Read More
The 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
Western 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