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School admissions and infrastructure update

As of 17h30 on Thursday, 16 March 2023, we have received applications for 40 694 learners for the 2024 school year. With parents applying...

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2022 Systemic test results show interventions are working

We published the 2021 systemic test results last year, which revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic caused devastating learning losses, which...

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Nehawu prevents parents and staff members from accessing WCED services

It is absolutely unacceptable that some striking Nehawu workers invaded the walk-in Client Service Centre at the Western Cape Education...

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Don’t wait! 2024 school admissions process has begun

Applications for school admissions in the 2024 school year opened this morning at 00h01. As of 10h30 this morning, we had already received...

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Don’t wait! Get your 2024 school admission documents ready today!

On Monday, 13 March 2023, the 2024 school admission process begins! We understand that the admissions process can be a stressful time of...

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Late applications continue to be submitted 6 weeks into the school year

The Western Cape Education Department has been hard at work since before schools reopened to complete infrastructure for new learners in...

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Court hammers Codeta’s illegal blockade of learner transport

The Western Cape High Court today granted a final interdict against the Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations (Codeta), preventing them...

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Learners excel against the odds

Western Cape Education Minister, David Maynier, recognised two learners who exemplified exceptional courage and determination in achieving their success.

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Outeniqua learner showcases research at Taiwan international science fair

Jaco Jacobs, a Grade 12 learner at Outeniqua High School in George presented his science project at the 2023 Taiwan International Science...

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Raemondo Lessing takes on the world

Raemondo Lessing, a Grade 11 learner at Jan Kriel School in Kuils River, participated in the 2022 Pismo ISA World Para Surf Championship in...

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