David Maynier announced as the new MEC of Education in Western Cape

The Western Cape Government has a new Provincial Minister of Education after Debbie Schäfer...

Maynier urges parents, caregivers to vote in upcoming SGB elections

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to vote in the upcoming School Governing Body (SGB)...

Maynier praises matrics for improved pass rate despite adversity

David Maynier, Western Cape minister of education, hosted the National Senior Certificate Awards on...

Maynier urges matrics not to cheat ahead of NSC exams

Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier has urged matrics to pledge not to cheat...

Cutting of 2400 teacher posts questioned in Western Cape Parliament

Picture and Words: Tori Newby/Groundup Following the Western Cape government’s decision to cut 2407 teacher...

Activists organise to oppose teacher retrenchments

Picture and Words: Matthew Hirsch and GroundUp Staff Scores of concerned parents, learners, teachers and union members...

Massive job cuts leave WC school system reeling in shock

The Western Cape school system is still reeling from the shocking news that more...

WC slashes 2 400 teaching jobs amid budget crisis

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will eliminate approximately 2 400 teaching positions due...

Western Cape teachers shine at 24th WCED Teaching Awards Ceremony

Teachers were honoured at the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) twenty-forth Teaching Awards ceremony,...

Update: Teen boy arrested in connection with Deveney Nel murder

Update: 17 August 2024 Western Cape police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection...