News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
Don’t wait! Late Grade 1 and 8 admissions applications open until 12 May 2024
29 April 2024Since the on-time admissions window for parents applying for a place for their child in Grade 1 or 8 in 2025 closed on 12 April 2024, we have received late applications for an additional 8 092 learners. Read More
World Book Day: winners of 2023 school library competition announced
23 April 2024As we celebrate World Book Day today, we are excited to announce the winners of our 2023 school library competition! Read More
Record number of Grade 1 and 8 admissions applications received for 2025
17 April 2024By the time the 2025 admissions window closed at 23h59 on Friday, 12 April 2024, we had received applications for a record 102 680 Grade 1 and 8 learners. Read More
Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024
9 April 2024Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. This means that schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will also reopen on Wednesday. Read More
Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain close
8 April 2024Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain closed on Tuesday, 9 April 2024. Read More
Cape Winelands, Overberg and Helderberg schools closed on Monday, 8 April 2024
7 April 2024Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts, as well as the Helderberg basin area, will be closed on Monday, 8 April 2024, as a result of the severe storm warnings for these areas. Read More
We are doing everything we can to protect our schools from budget cuts
5 April 2024What is causing panic and confusion is the twisting of facts about the cost containment measures being implemented as a result of massive budget cuts imposed by national government in the Western Cape. Read More
We are doing everything to support our schools following major budget cuts
4 April 2024In 2023, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) was dealt a devastating blow after the national government announced major budget cuts, which forced us to implement stringent cost containment measures. Read More
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We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
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