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MEC Dyanti Address to Integrated Community

13 May 2007

MEC Dyantyi will be addressing the Integrated Community "Our Pride" which include Gugulethu and Eerste Rivier Beneficiaries Read More

Stray Bullet Injures Learner

7 May 2007

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" Project Educators Graduate

17 April 2007

Beyond the School Wall Educators' Graduation - Statement from the Extra-Mural Education Project (EMEP) Read More

Top Matriculants Receive Special Awards

15 April 2007

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 for Annual Female Farmer of the Year Competition Open

10 April 2007

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

Possible Outbreak of African Horse Sickness

10 April 2007

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

First Study on Small Stock Industry Completed

9 April 2007

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

Agriculture Department Hosts Annual Open Day

3 April 2007

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

Target Setting for Quality Education

29 March 2007

Targets setting for quality education - Statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More

WCED Launches Investigation into Alleged Racial Attack

28 March 2007

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

Inquiry into West Coast Schools Starts

28 March 2007

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 Material

26 March 2007

Exhibition of Recently Evaluated School Library / Resource Centre MaterialThis includes: Read More

Retired Bus Driver, 72, Wins WCED Adult Learner Award

26 March 2007

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

WCED Workshop on Assessment Standards and Qualifications in Schools

21 March 2007

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

Dugmore Joins Call for "Bike to Work" Day

21 March 2007

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

WCED Celebrates ABET Achievements

21 March 2007

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 to be Linked to School Targets

18 March 2007

Performance 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 2007

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

Inquiry Into Education Provisioning In Saldanha Municipal Schools

12 March 2007

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

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