VIDEO: Table View High School learner assaulted after intervening to break off fight ‘over a packet of chips’
The other learner in the video has been temporarily suspended.
38 Western Cape schools burgled, vandalised during July break
Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schafer said in some cases, criminals did not steal anything but destroyed infrastructure.
Cape Town security guard killed while protecting school from break-in
“The perpetrators assaulted the 59-year-old male while breaking into the school and stealing various items such as kettles, pots, a dishwasher and microwave.”
WC schools have over 450 active cases of COVID-19
There are 314 active cases amongst learners in the province.
WCED investigating DF Malan High School homophobia allegations
An LGBT non-profit organisation has started a petition calling for the school to apologise publicly.
Video: Belgravia High School pupil suspended after setting girl’s hair alight
The school provided counselling and therapeutic support to the victim.
WCED to secure 129 mobile classrooms to accommodate 2 550 learners who haven’t been placed in schools
The department is also arranging catch-up support programmes for the learners who have missed the first term.
WCED receiving applications from schools requesting to operate at 100% capacity from second term
The NCCC is expected to meet soon to discuss the possibility of a complete return to the classrooms in the second term.
Western Cape: Teachers with comorbidities told to return to school
Applications for exemption from public schooling for pupils will still apply for the duration of the National State of Disaster.
Sans Souci leaners call on management to act against allegations of sexual harassment, body shaming, and a dictatorial system
The Western Cape Education Department confirmed a meeting has been set up between the principal and student leaders to address their concerns today.