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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.
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Probe underway after sexual act of CT teacher & pupil surfaces
The Mossel Bay teacher is under investigation after a photo of him and the 16-year-old learner appeared on social media.
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WCED raises concerns after vandals target Bonteheuwel school
Officials say the alarm system did not trigger during the break-in as its batteries needed to be replaced.
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WC Education receives over 90K applications for 2019 academic year
Earlier this year the department introduced a new online function to assist parents with tracking applications for admission to public schools.
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African languages to be introduced at more schools in WC, says MEC
Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer explains that they want to roll it out over a period of time.
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WCED makes progress in placing pupils at schools
At the start of the term, officials had to find space for 11,000 pupils from grade one to 12.
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WC achieves highest percentage of bachelor's passes in SA
The province has obtained an 82.8% pass rate.
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WCED on board with water saving efforts amid drought
CapeTalk and Shoprite have partnered in a campaign aimed at saving water at schools across Cape Town.
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Several CT schools affected by recent gang violence flare-ups
The Western Cape Education Department says it’s trying its best to protect pupils and teachers.
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New Thembalethu school vandalised
Violent protests erupted in the community this week after authorities demolished illegally erected shacks.
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Sans Souci High School yet to get new principal
The school's former principal retired in January following growing pressure from some learners and parents who wanted her out.
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Schafer: Not enough resources available for Grootkraal school
MEC Debbie Schafer says the department does not have enough resources to buy or develop a private property for the school.
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MEC Schäfer accused of engaging with Oudtshoorn eviction case haphazardly
Community members in Grootkraal have been fighting the eviction since the Kobot Besigheids Trust issued the Western Cape Education Department with a notice in 2009.
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Parents protest for feeding scheme at WC school
Some parents have been demanding funding from government for a feeding scheme for learners at the Lingomso Primary School.
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55 of 172 schools damaged in #CapeStorm repaired
About 172 schools reported damages after heavy storms and gale force winds lashed the province, causing death and devastation, especially in informal settlements.
