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WCED highlights existing school food safety measures, following DBE circular release

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) will issue a circular to provincial education departments and schools, detailing protocols for preventing and managing foodborne illnesses. This initiative aims to safeguard student’s health by providing clear guidelines on mitigating food-related health risks in educational settings. Western Cape Education Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed, “We received a circular from the DBE yesterday. However, it does not introduce […]

today19 November 2024

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WCED extends its best wishes to the 2024 Matric class

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has extended its best wishes to the 2024 matric class as they prepare to sit for their final examinations starting tomorrow (21 October) and will conclude on Wednesday, 27 November, after a total of 123 papers have been written. This year, a total of 75,647 candidates will be sitting for their matric examinations in the province. Of these, 64,375 are full-time candidates, while 11,272 […]

today20 October 2024

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Good Luck, Class of 2024! : Over 75,000 candidates gear up for matric exams in the Western Cape

By Ragheema Mclean This year, a total of 75,647 candidates will be sitting for their matric examinations in the Western Cape. Of these, 64,375 are full-time candidates, while 11,272 are part-time. The exams begin on Monday, 21 October and will conclude on Wednesday, 27 November, after a total of 123 papers have been written. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said it has set up 474 exam centres, overseen by […]

today17 October 2024

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Matric learners warned against severe consequences for cheating ahead of final exams

By Ragheema Mclean With less than a month to go before the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams begin, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued a stern warning to all matric candidates about the serious repercussions of cheating during the final exams. Earlier this month, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) confirmed that 727 121 full-time candidates and 155 215 part-time candidates are registered for the final examinations. […]

today30 September 2024

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WCED faces pressure as parents await Grade R 2025 learner placements

By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has begun placing learners for the 2025 academic year, but many parents are voicing frustration over delays, particularly regarding Grade R placements. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said that school placements Grade R are currently underway. She explained that Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications, which were submitted in March and April, have been under review for several […]

today18 September 2024

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WCED backs Ramaphosa’s decision to halt two clauses in BELA Act

By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has voiced its support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to delay the implementation of two contentious clauses in the newly enacted Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. Signed into law on Friday, the BELA Act introduces significant changes to the South African education system, including compulsory Grade R, stricter homeschooling regulations, and reinforced language policy fairness. The delay applies to clauses […]

today16 September 2024

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Teachers encouraged to take action as WC faces massive job cuts

By Ragheema Mclean Education remains a cornerstone of development worldwide, yet recent budget cuts are casting shadows over the future of the sector across the country and particularly in the Western Cape. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) announced last month that it would be slashing over 2,400 teaching positions due to financial constraints, sparking outrage among educators, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens alike. The job cuts have drawn […]

today11 September 2024

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Our hands are tied, we have no choice but to reduce teacher posts – WCED

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is pleading with teacher unions not to protest the province's teacher employment reduction. Budget constraints will force the department to eliminate 2400 teaching positions before the end of the year. MEC David Maynier said striking will not make up for the fact that the government is underpaying them. “Striking will not change the fact that we are being short-changed by […]

today6 September 2024

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SADTU rejects call to remove more than 2 000 teachers from education department

By Rachel Mohamed The Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) plan to cut more than 2,000 teaching positions for the upcoming school year has been rejected by the Democratic Teachers Union of South Africa (SADTU). Speaking on VOC Breakfast show on Tuesday, the Sadtu Provincial Secretary Sibongile Kwazi said the union has rejected the call to downgrade the education of the poor working class in the Western Cape. According to Kwazi, […]

today27 August 2024

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