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Another delay in the construction of Manenberg School of Skills

Last month, It was announced that the construction mafia had interrupted work on the new Manenberg School of Skills, an R84 million project scheduled to take 87 weeks to complete. Unfortunately, another delay over which the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has no control, has now struck the build. A company that was not awarded the tender, initiated an interdict and review application against the award of the tender contract. […]

28 October 2022

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Demands for WCED accountability, reinstatement of former Heathfield High principal

Impassioned calls to have former Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann reinstated were made at a briefing in the Cape Town CBD today. The Good Party, ANC, EFF and Al Jamaah were among those in attendance, alongside organisations such as United SA, SA 1st Forum and Heal the Hood. Neumann is contesting his dismissal for refusing to reopen the school during a peak in covid-19 infections in 2020. The prolonged […]

5 October 2022

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Picket by parents at Mitchells Plain school prompts WCED intervention

By Tauhierah Salie Parents of students at Portlands Primary in Mitchell’s Plain have demanded solutions, labeling the school a “death trap”. Thursday morning's picket outside the school, over safety concerns, has since prompted the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) into action. Department spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond, says inspections led to the cordoning off of an entire block of 18 classrooms. A circular sent home with students today, describes short term solutions […]

21 July 2022

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WCED to focus on Maths and Literacy as third term kicks off

by Tauhierah Salie The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has denied rumours that it is phasing maths and science out of schools in the province. It follows reports that thousands of students have dropped science subjects, as well as opted for Mathematics Literacy as opposed to ‘Pure’ Maths. Education experts are concerned that the country will lose valuable industry leaders, in the face of increasingly complex challenges. Speaking to VOC […]

20 July 2022

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WCED expresses concern over impact of loadshedding on upcoming Exams

LOCAL The Western Cape MEC for Education, Debbie Schäfer, has expressed concern about the possible impact of loadshedding on the May/June Grade-12 examinations. A total of 36 379 learners will write these exams in the province from today. Eskom suspended loadshedding on Saturday, but fears over the possibility of another round of the power failures always remain. Schäfer also expressed concern about the possibility of protests by different organisations and […]

9 May 2022

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Alert to parents – Do not delay and prepare your enrolment documents today!

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) announced school admission process begins on Monday, 14 March and closes 15 April 2022. The WCED has urged parents not to delay their enrolments of documents that are required to support their application. These include: the last official school Report Card, ID, Birth certificate, passport of the learner, Immunization card and Proof of Residence. According to Director for Communication, Bronagh Hammond, the WCED received […]

8 March 2022

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Spike in Covid-19 infections at schools point to overcrowding says NAPTOSA

More than 1000 learners and over 500 teachers in the Western Cape have tested positive for Covid-19. Over the weekend, the province reported 3 918 new cases, the highest number of virus cases in the country. According to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), sixteen schools have had to close this week to be disinfected. However, WCED Spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond, says several media reports have exacerbated the figure. “Two schools […]

16 August 2021

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WCED to kick off education sector vaccinations from Friday

The Western Cape Education Department says its pleased that National Government has secured additional doses of the Johnson & Johnson single dose COVID-19 vaccine for the education sector, including independent schools. Spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond, says the doses are earmarked for rollout from Friday at schools in the province. She says the provincial Health and Education Departments will utilise 29 vaccination sites for the roll out. The province will receive about […]

22 June 2021

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ANC MPL pressures WCED to release report into Brackenfell High school ‘racist’ matric event

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) are being pressured to release the investigative report into the alleged ‘racist’ saga that unfolded at the Brackenfell High School matric ball incident. However, according to the WCED it found no racist motives behind the event. The department said last week the report contained confidential or sensitive information and it would not be appropriate to release it. Speaking on the VOC Breakfast show on […]

15 December 2020

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