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English organisations in South Africa<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Here are three organisations that schools might be interested in joining:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR ENGLISH EDUCATION (SACEE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

SACEE is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of the English Language. Founded in 1955, SACEE aims to maintain, promote and encourage education through the medium of English and to improve the standards of written and spoken English in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Today, SACEE has seven active branches around the country \u2013 Bloemfontein, Border, Eastern Cape, Johannesburg. Mid-Vaal, Pretoria and Western Cape. These branches are run by dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. It is hoped that a branch of SACEE may soon be established in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The branches organise a number of competitions and events for schools in their area, including a creative writing competition, a spelling competition, forum discussions and debating.<\/p>\n

In addition to the various programmes and projects organised by the branches in their local areas, SACEE incorporates four national projects:<\/p>\n