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Education (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Education
29 Nov 2024
Report of the meeting to follow.
Education (WCPP)
Western Cape Education Sector Analysis: World Bank Report
19 Nov 2024
The meeting focused on the Western Cape Education Sector Analysis done by the World Bank in collaboration with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The research aimed to address access, quality, and equity in education by prioritizing education policy actions and reforms to improve education. Key issues included disparities ...
Education (WCPP)
Western Cape Education Department (WCED) 2023/24 Annual Report
15 Oct 2024
Education (WCPP)
WCED Budget Briefing
27 Aug 2024
The Standing Committee on Education convened on 6 September 2024 via a virtual platform, where the Department gave a detailed overview of its finances and current fiscal position. The key concern conveyed was the fiscal constraints that impact operations. Budget shortfalls were highlighted, and these were said to be ...
Education (WCPP)
Western Cape Education Department Annual Performance Plan 2024/25
16 Aug 2024
The Committee met to discuss the Western Cape Education Department's annual performance plan for 2024/25, during which the Minister highlighted several key achievements, including the "Back on Track" programme, initiatives for rapid school construction, and a stronger focus on special needs education. Despite significant fiscal constraints and budget cuts, ...
Education (WCPP)
Western Cape Appropriation Bill: Education
14 Mar 2024
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) met with the Western Cape Provincial Parliament to consider Vote 5: Education in the 2024 Western Cape Appropriation Bill.
Members heard the province had been allocated R30.85 billion in the 2023/24 financial year. The Department informed Members that it had managed to maintain ...
Education (WCPP)
WCED briefing on 2024 admissions process, state of school readiness & 2023 NSC performance
22 Feb 2024
The virtual meeting began and ended with reminders about upcoming public hearings on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill and travel plans for the following week.
Despite challenges like budget cuts, the Minister and officials noted positive trends in matric results and school readiness.
The Department presented updates on ...
Education (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Education; BELA Bill, with Minister
30 Nov 2023
The Western Cape Education Department briefed the Committee on the budget cuts and the need to reprioritise its programmes and projects. The Department reported on the need to shift some of the funds within the programmes. This as the Committee considered the 2023 Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill.
The ...
Education (WCPP)
Western Cape Education Department 2022/23 Annual Report
20 Oct 2023
Western Cape Education Department
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament's Standing Committee on Education held a meeting to discuss the 2022/23 education Annual Report of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The WCED acknowledged the need for improved infrastructure, handling population growth, and addressing unplaced learners and teacher misconduct.
The ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA) (WCPP)
Western Cape Education Department 2022/23 Annual Report
20 Oct 2023
Western Cape Education Department
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts deliberated on the annual report of the provincial Department of Education.
The Department had received an unqualified audit opinion with a finding for the year under review. 99% of the adjusted budget had been spent. The Department had fallen ...