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Neumann hearing : Intimidatory and abusive behavior is unacceptable

Statement by Brian Schreuder - Head of Department – Western Cape Education Department The disciplinary hearing of Wesley Neumann, principal...

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Minister Schäfer wishes teachers the best as they return to schools

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, has wished...

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First Schools Evaluation Authority reports available on website

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape The first reports regarding evaluations of schools undertaken by...

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The WCED is surveying the PPE situation at all schools

Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director Communications; Western Cape Education Department This morning, a newspaper headline read: “No more...

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Matrics in Antarctica: Minister Schäfer wishes matrics well as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape Ayakha Melithafa, from the Centre of Science and Technology (COSAT)...

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Theft of National School Nutrition Programme food results in swift arrest

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning I was informed by a member of the public that canned...

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WCED offers condolences to family of Stanley Henkeman

Statement by Brian Schreuder, HoD – Western Cape Education Department It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Stanley...

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TIMSS 2019 provincial results show that Western Cape education continues to improve

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has presented the...

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#CommitToFinish: Covid-19 concerns over ‘matric rage’ and holidays

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape In the past two weeks, we have seen a significant rise in the...

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WCED takes a stand against Gender Based Violence

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) supports the 16 Days...

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