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WCED officials meet police over recent learner abductions
Education MEC spokesperson Jessica Shelver says apart from the 13 confirmed cases, the department has also received reports of at least six incidents at primary schools in Cape Town this week.
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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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Equal Education gives WCED ultimatum over fixing school infrastructure
Last week, the group held a picket outside the department calling on Education MEC Debbie Schafer to stop the Bhisho High Court appeal.
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WCED receives 13 reports of child abductions, attempted kidnappings since August
The reports have come from various communities across Cape Town.
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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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CT learner receiving medical attention, counselling after alleged abduction
Education MEC spokesperson Jessica Shelver says the department can only do so much to provide security on school grounds.
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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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WCED receives another report of alleged abduction attempt of learner
The incident apparently occurred outside Habibia Primary School on Wednesday.
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WCED concerned by alleged learner abductions
The two learners, who have since returned to their schools, were allegedly taken in separate incidents in the Zonnebloem area over the past two weeks.
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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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WCED adds voice to calls for army deployment in gang-stricken areas
Education MEC Debbie Schafer says gang warfare has had a direct impact on schools, teachers and learners.
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[LISTEN] Schafer explains reasons behind WC schools liquor Bill
CapeTalk presenter Kieno Kammies speaks to Kwanda Mkalipi, a chairperson at Chamber of Legal Students, and Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer about the issue of alcohol and sale of alcohol at schools.
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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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Zwelihle schools reopen after violent protests
Protests over land and housing escalated into violent clashes between residents and police following the arrest of a community leader two weeks ago.
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27 WC schools report vandalism, burglary cases over winter holidays
The Cape Winelands District reported the highest number of cases with seven schools reporting incidents of burglary or vandalism.
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Fairmount school employee dismissed for sexual misconduct
The man was charged back in March after videos emerged, showing his alleged engagement in sexual activity with pupils.
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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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WCED offering holiday activities for pupils
The Western Cape Education Department says it’s important to keep pupils safe and occupied during the school holiday period.
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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.
