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News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department

The admissions process for the 2022 school year is now open

28 February 2021

The 2022 admissions application process has just begun! Read More

2020 NSC: Appreciation and thanks to the teachers that served our Class of 2020

23 February 2021

I would like to congratulate all our learners, principals, teachers and parents who successfully passed their NSC or contributed towards this achievement. Read More

Minister Schäfer celebrates performance of schools and districts

23 February 2021

Yesterday I had the opportunity to celebrate our province’s 79.9% pass rate for the 2020 matric exams, along with some of the top achievers in our province recognised by the Department of Basic Education. Read More

Media alert: Release of Western Cape candidate and school results

22 February 2021

Tomorrow, Tuesday 23 February 2021, at 11h30, Minister Debbie Schäfer will visit Elswood Sekondêr for the release of the 2020 candidate and school NSC results. There will be opportunities for photographs and interviews, subject to strict Covid-19... Read More

Western Cape matrics achieve despite challenges of Covid-19

22 February 2021

This afternoon, Minister Angie Motshekga announced the results of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for 2020. I congratulate all learners who achieved their matric under difficult circumstances and amid great uncertainty. Read More

Media alert: Matric results 2020

21 February 2021

Please note the following in preparation for the release of the 2020 NSC results. Monday 22 February 2021: Read More

Media advisory: Minister Schäfer meets with Ayakha Melithafa

16 February 2021

This morning, Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, met with Ayakha Melithafa following the Matrics in Antarctica trip. Read More

Minister Schäfer welcomes learners back to class

15 February 2021

This morning I visited West End Primary School and Woodville Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain to welcome learners back to class after the holidays. Read More

Western Cape schools are ready to receive learners on Monday

14 February 2021

The Western Cape is looking forward to welcoming our learners back to school on Monday! Read More

WCED approaches court to protect learners and teachers in Graafwater area

14 February 2021

Last year I announced the closure of Graafwater High School, to be repurposed as a school of skills, which is much needed in the Graafwater and surrounding areas.  Currently, there are also no Special Schools or a School of Skills in the Graafwater... Read More

Neumann hearing : Intimidatory and abusive behavior is unacceptable

3 February 2021

The disciplinary hearing of Wesley Neumann, principal of Heathfield High School, is resuming today. Over the past few months the WCED, and some of its officials, have had to endure relentless personal attacks from Neumann supporters. The contents of... Read More

Minister Schäfer wishes teachers the best as they return to schools

1 February 2021

Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, has wished teachers returning to school today all the best for the 2021 school year. Minister Schäfer said: Read More