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WCED grants exemptions to 97% of fee-paying schools
The department has made R55 million available to quintile 4 and 5 schools that are struggling to collect school fees from parents.
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WC schools urged to report unlawful, dangerous transportation
On Friday, 12 children were injured in an accident on Baden Powell near the N2 turn-off.
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WCED dismisses 'fake' statement saying life science paper stolen
The statement, which appears to be from the department, claims that the exam paper has been hacked from its website. The statement is doing the rounds on social media and in WhatsApp groups.
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SPCA to lay criminal complaint against CT motorist filmed driving over geese
SPCA's Belinda Abrahams says a complaint will be laid with the police to ensure the motorist is brought to book.
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Over 500 WC primary, high school pupils test positive for drugs
Education MEC spokesperson Jessica Shelver says the drug of choice is dagga.
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WCED says agreement reached with parent group over transformation at RGJS
The group has demanded the resignation of Rustenburg Girls' Junior School's governing body chairperson. The concerned parents allege a black teacher was recently dismissed amid claims of racism.
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Equal Education wants more security at state schools after CT stabbings
Equal Education says the lack of security at schools across the province is overwhelming.
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WCED, SAPS to ensure pupils' safety during matric exams
Over the past few months, there’s been a number of protests and gang violence in and around schools in the province.
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[WATCH] How the WCED stores 800,000 matric exam papers
The vault is under strict security surveillance to ensure that there are no possible leakages or irregularities.
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[WATCH] Stranger danger: Child abductions in Cape Town
EWN maps cases of child abductions and attempted kidnappings in communities across the Western Cape since 8 August.
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CT school principal shares concerns over spike in child abductions
The Western Cape Education Department has received six reports of attempted abductions over the past two days.
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WCED calls on police to probe learner abductions 'as matter of urgency'
In the latest incident in the Steenberg area last week, a grade nine pupil was abducted and sexually assaulted while making her way to school.
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WCED receives another report of alleged learner abduction
Officials say the Grade 9 pupil was reportedly abducted and allegedly sexually assaulted while making her way to school on 23 August.
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‘Collaborative effort required to bring end to bullying in schools’
The injured schoolgirl claims she was attacked while trying to protect her friend from being touched inappropriately by the same male who allegedly beat her.
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Dept investigates after female pupil attacked at Claremont school
The incident was captured on video earlier this week and has since been circulating online.
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WC Education MEC backs calls for army deployment to gang-ridden areas
Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schafer’s spokesperson Jessica Shelver says the army should be deployed on a temporary basis.
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‘Gang violence depriving children of their educational opportunities’
A teacher at Bernadino Heights High School in Kraaifontein was nearly shot on Thursday by a stray bullet.
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Bonteheuwel residents concerned about vandals during school break
Break-ins and incidents of vandalism are common at schools in some Cape Town communities over holiday periods, especially in areas where gang violence is rife.
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WC govt increases security at schools to prevent burglaries during holidays
The department has also encouraged parents and communities to report any suspicious activities they notice in and around school grounds, while pupils and staff are on a winter break.
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Sadtu calls on WCED to beef up security at schools
Earlier this week, three teachers were hijacked at ACJ Phakade Primary School in Nomzamo, Strand.
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WCED allows Equal Education to continue work amid sexual misconduct allegations
MEC Debbie Schafer demanded the organisation cease operations in schools in the province, until she's met with them and discussed a way forward.
