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Child Care and Protection Services

Our Child Care and Protection Programme aims to safeguard and promote child well-being and build the resilience of families and communities to care for and protect thei

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Education

Online educational and development activities for children

Many parents and other caregivers now have to take care of their young children all day at home due to the closure of ECD centres and playgroups as part of the measures

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99.2% of Grade 1 and 8 learners placed in the Western Cape

The Western Cape Education Department is ready for the 2023 school year, with 35 872 teachers and 7 578 public service staff returning to...

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Minister Schäfer appeals to teachers to report child abuse cases

It is an unfortunate reality that each day, the safety and well-being of many children across South Africa are threatened by child abuse and...

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National Council of Provinces Debate on Budget Vote 19 – Social Development

Honourable Madam Chairperson, Honourable Members, Ladies and gentlemen. The Western Cape Department of Social Development has worked very...

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WCED awards Top Achieving and Most Improved Schools for Mathematics and Language

Head of the WCED, Penny Vinjevold, Chief Directors, District Directors, Officials of the WCED, Principals, Members of the SGB, Unions...

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WCED rewards top FET achievers

Speech by Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant. Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille Head of the WCED Penny Vinjevold Chief...

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