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A “DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) John” Letter to the Western Cape
Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape Western Cape schools are taking up the challenge to “Drop Everything...
Western Cape Government welcomes Supreme Court of Appeal judgment on Western Cape’s education reforms
Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape The Western Cape Government welcomes today's judgment by the Supreme...
Scam targeting teachers continues
Statement by Bronagh Hammond – Director Communication – Western Cape Education Department Last year, the Western Cape Education Department...
Teaching and learning won’t be compromised in Western Cape
Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is committed to ensuring...
Honouring the Western Cape’s top teachers
Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape “We don't need permission to give our best to our children – when their...
Matric trial exams: A valuable learning opportunity
Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape The matric trial examinations officially begin this week, and I would...
School transfer window for Grades 2-7 and 9-12 is now open
Statement by Bronagh Hammond – Director Communication – Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape Education Department (WCED)...
Celebrations for the Western Cape at the National Education Excellence Awards
Statement by Bronagh Hammond – Director Communication – Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape, once again, made a strong...
Work towards improving learning outcomes continues
Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Over the past 4 years, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED)...
Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, and Thursday, 4 June 2026
2 June 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and...
On-time admissions outcomes available from 28 May 2026
26 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The outcomes of on-time admissions applications for...
Western Cape schools will be open on Wednesday, 13 May 2026
12 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Based on updated guidance from the Provincial Disaster...