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Schools to close on 12 December 2018

22 October 2018

The WCED would like to clarify some of the confusion around the closure dates for the 2018 school year. Schools in this Province, as well as all other Provinces , will officially close on the 12 th of December 2018. The ONLY schools that can close early are the small number of schools that have ...

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WCED HOD: We must together tackle substance abuse in our schools

19 October 2018

Today I received yet another video of learners smoking dagga within school premises. This is becoming a common sight within our schools and cannot be acceptable. We must tackle this head on and I request every school to ensure that they follow the relevant disciplinary procedures. We cannot allow ...

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Cape Argus continues to mislead its readers unabated

18 October 2018

The Cape Argus continues to mislead its readers unabated, with yet another distorted report published today on the draft Western Cape Provincial School Amendment Bill. The Bill introduces several major education reforms to deepen accountability and quality education in the public schooling system. ...

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Correction: Sinako High School learner in critical condition

18 October 2018

Yesterday the WCED and the Sinako HS were informed by the South African Police Service that a Grade 8 learner had succumbed to his wounds, following an altercation with a Grade 11 learner at the school on Tuesday. This morning, the WCED was informed that the learner has not died, but is still in a ...

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Ministers Schäfer and Grant appeal to metrorail and taxi associations to assist with learner transport for NSC exams

16 October 2018

Yesterday, thousands of matric candidates across the province began writing the 2018 National Senior Certificate examinations. Many of these candidates rely solely on public transport to make it to their examination venue each day. With on-going reports of Metrorail trains being delayed, cancelled ...

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Grade 12 learners begin writing 2018 NSC Examinations with CAT and IT

12 October 2018

On Monday 15 th October 2018, 8 278 candidates will begin writing the 2018 NSC, starting with Computer Applications Technology (CAT). Of these 8 072 are full time candidates and 206 are part time candidates. On Tuesday 16 th October 2018, 935 full time and 20-part time NSC Candidates will write ...

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MEC Schäfer cautions Grade 12 learners against cheating in the upcoming NSC examinations

11 October 2018

On the 22 nd October 2018, thousands of candidates will begin writing the 2018 NSC examinations. Today I visited Fisantekraal High School where 118 NSC candidates took part in a voluntary pledge signing ceremony that shows their commitment to complying with all rules and regulations relating to the ...

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Fourth and Final Term of 2018 set to be a busy and important one

8 October 2018

Tomorrow more than a million learners in the Western Cape will return to school for the fourth and final term of the 2018 academic year. The fourth term of the academic year is one of the most important terms for our learners, educators and officials as it is one with many important examinations, ...

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MEC Schafer extends condolences to the late MEC Mandla Makupula's family

8 October 2018

It is with great sadness that I have heard of the passing of my colleague in the Eastern Cape, MEC Mandla Makupula. In the time that I knew him, he was always cheerful, despite health challenges. I wish to extend my sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and the ANC.

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World Teachers' Day 2018 - WCED announces a plan to address teacher stress and safety challenges

5 October 2018

Today I join my colleagues in the WCED in celebrating our teachers who make a difference every day in the life of a child. The WCED is pleased to mark this day, as we celebrate the important contribution that teachers make in providing quality education in the province. World Teachers Day ...

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