1. In line with the cost containment measures outlined in the National Treasury Instruction 1 of 2013/14, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will no longer provide Senior Management Service (SMS) members with newspapers. The policy in this regard is withdrawn with immediate effect.
2. Existing subscriptions for newspapers will continue until they expire, but will not be renewed. The Supply Chain will individually inform SMS members at Head Office as to when the subscriptions in respect of their chosen newspapers will expire.
3. These measures do not apply to the Director: Communication or the Education Ministry.
4. The Heads of the Corporate Services branch at education district offices should inform their directors as intended in paragraph 2 above and similarly inform the relevant newspaper houses that the delivery of chosen newspapers will cease from the expiry date of the current subscription.
5. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.


SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2014:03:19