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Minister Schäfer – Irresponsible behaviour on Guy Fawkes day must come to an end

3 November 2019

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape Every year we receive reports of learners behaving in an irresponsible manner on Guy Fawkes Day. Last year we received reports of learners throwing stockings filled with paint at motor vehicles, or joining in to smear fellow ...

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Electricity Cuts affecting NSC exams

16 October 2019

Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communications, WCED Despite various contingency measures being put in place, and assurances from ESKOM as recently as yesterday, we were unfortunately informed at the last minute that loadshedding was to take place across the country. Our examinations team ...

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Ministers Schäfer and Madikizela appeal to rail and taxi associations to assist with learner transport for NSC exams

15 October 2019

Joint statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape and Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela, Minister of Transport and Public Works Western Cape On Wednesday, the 23rd of October, the National Senior Certificate examinations begin. At times, there will be over 62 000 full and ...

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Minister warns learners of the risks of cheating in the NSC

10 October 2019

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape On the 23 rd of October 2018, thousands of candidates will begin writing the 2019 NSC examinations. This year 53 395 full time candidates and 9 075 part-time candidates have registered for the examinations. Today I visited ...

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Celebrating exceptional achievement in the Western Cape

3 October 2019

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape It has been a busy time these past two weeks, with learners competing in various events across the country. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our learners who have taken top spot in various National Competitions. ...

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New Chief Evaluator for the School Evaluations Authority appointed

30 September 2019

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape Today, I am pleased to announce the appointment of the Chief Evaluator for the School Evaluations Authority (SEA) – Ms Karen Bydell. A leader in education, she has a wealth of experience and has already made an exceptional ...

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4 weeks to go to start of NSC exams - Support for NSC Candidates

25 September 2019

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape The matric class of 2019 is entering one of the most challenging and arguably most important times of their lives – the build up to their final school examinations. With exactly 4 weeks to go until the start of the 2019 NSC ...

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Speech delivered on 20th September 2019, by Minister Debbie Schafer at the official inauguration of the new Botha’s Halte Primary School

20 September 2019

“It gives me great pleasure to be with you today on this important occasion to celebrate with you the official inauguration of this beautiful state-of-the-art, world-class school facility for primary school learners. A very warm welcome also, and a massive thank you, to all the donors, sponsors and ...

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Schools operating as per normal tomorrow

5 September 2019

Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communications, WCED The WCED has become aware of a post on doing the rounds on social media today regarding a “shutdown” of schools tomorrow, Friday 6 September 2019. (Attached image) It states “Everything must shut down, Tools down. Roads closed. Schools ...

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Drawing inspiration from Global Teacher Prize Winner Peter Tabichi

4 September 2019

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning, Global Teacher Prize winner of 2019, Peter Tabichi visited the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, where he met members of the Provincial Cabinet. Mr Tabichi is currently visiting Cape Town to attend a number of ...

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