News and Speeches
Implementing the Language Policy in the Western Cape
4 February 2010The Western Cape Language Committee and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will host a language colloquium on 09 February 2010 at the University of Western Cape. The colloquium aims to review the implementation of the Western Cape's... Read More
Witzenberg Dance Extravaganza
4 February 2010Promotion, development and extension of arts and culture in the marginalised and rural sector of the Western Cape are high on the agenda of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport as they take to Tulbagh in Witzenberg for the showcase of a... Read More
WCED Reacts to Oranjekloof Protest March
4 February 2010The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is well aware of the concerns made by the protestors of Oranjekloof Primary and are doing all we can to resolve this matter as soon as possible. Read More
Western Cape Measles Immunisation Campaign Fast Forwarded
3 February 2010The Western Cape Department of Health has fast forwarded the immunisation campaign to combat the outbreak of measles originally planned for April this year. Read More
Learning Continues at Ludwe Ngamlana
2 February 2010Western Cape Minister for Education Donald Grant has welcomed the fact that learning has started again at Ludwe Ngamlana Primary School in Khayelitsha, following two days of disruptions. Read More
Minister Carlisle's Meeting with the National Taxi Alliance (NTA)
2 February 2010Following a protest of the National Taxi Association (NTA) outside the Department of Transport this morning, Minister Robin Carlisle met with a five member delegation of the group led by Mr. Mandla Mata. The meeting was conducted in a positive and... Read More
WCED Arranges Revision Sessions for NSC Supplementary Examinaions
2 February 2010"We are pleased that a total of 7 116 candidates registered for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) supplementary examinations in February and March," said Minister for Education Donald Grant on Wednesday. Read More
Minister Grant Reveals Strategy to Increase the Grade 12 Pass Rate
1 February 2010The 2009 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results clearly indicate that our education system needs focused attention and direction. Read More
Minister Condemns Disruption at Ludwe Ngamlana Primary School
31 January 2010Minister Grant has today condemned in the strongest possible terms the disruption of learning at Ludwe Ngamlana Primary School in Khayelitsha.Reports indicate that two individuals, claiming to be parents of learners, locked the access gates to the... Read More
Media Alert: MEC Grant to Present Plan to Improve Grade 12 Pass Rate
31 January 2010Minister for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant and Head of Education, Penny Vinjevold, will tomorrow present detailed plans that are aimed at attaining an 80% pass rate in the NSC examinations in 2010. Read More
Address to Thembalethu Community in George on Housing Allocation
29 January 2010Two months ago, when we last met here in Thembalethu, the biggest issue raised by members of the community revolved around allegations of dodgy allocation of houses to beneficiaries, and of foreigner and other non-qualifiers occupying state-... Read More
MEC Madikizela to Visit Illegally Occupied Houses in George
26 January 2010On Saturday 29 January, Minister for Housing Mr Bonginkosi Madikizela will visit illegal occupied houses in Thembalethu, George. Read More
Student Unrest at Western Cape College of Nursing
26 January 2010Due to the student unrest situation prevailing at the Western Cape College of Nursing (WCCN), the management of the Western Cape Department of Health and Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has jointly agreed that the WCCN including its... Read More
NSC Awards for Outstanding Achievement by Learners in 2009 at Leeuwenhof
24 January 2010Premier Helen Zille DDGs and other senior officials from WCED Teacher union representatives Principals and teachers representing schools receiving awards today Grade 12 learners who will be honoured today, and their parents Read More
Media Alert: MEC Madikizela will be Meeting Stellenbosch Agricultural Society
19 January 2010Today, Wednesday 20 January 2010, Provincial Housing Minister Mr Bonginkosi Madikizela, will address housing needs of Farm workers and their families in the area. Read More
"Great Successes in Traffic Law Enforcement" Says MEC Max
19 January 2010It is with pride that Adv. Lennit Max, Minister of Community Safety, today announced various successes achieved by Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement Operations during the Festive Season. Read More
Media Alert: Leeuwenhof Award Function - 25 January 2010
18 January 2010This administration is determined to acknowledge achievement of all learners in the province who have done exceptionally well in the recent 2009 National Senior Certificate Examinations. Read More
Minister Grant to Assess School Readiness
12 January 2010Minister Donald Grant will be visiting six schools tomorrow around the Cape Town metropole to assess school readiness and wish learners and educators well for the 2010 academic year. Read More
Western Cape Schools Ready for 2010
12 January 2010"We are prepared and equipped to start the new school year," said Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant on Wednesday. Read More
Red Cross Children's Hospital Glues out Problem
12 January 2010On New Year's Day, Ophthalmology Registrar, Dr Leonard Heydenrych, was on his way to perform a sight saving operation on an 18-month-old baby at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, when he suddenly realised that the ward had run out of... Read More
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