News and Speeches for Ministry of Education
Education – A budget to get the job done
29 March 2023Introduction We will spend a massive R29.55 billion on education this year in the Western Cape. Read More
Six schools have won R25 000 each in the ‘Letter to my library’ competition!
23 March 2023We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 school library competition: “Letter to my Library”! Read More
School admissions and infrastructure update
17 March 2023As of 17h30 on Thursday, 16 March 2023, we have received applications for 40 694 learners for the 2024 school year. Read More
2022 systemic test results show interventions are working
16 March 2023We published the 2021 systemic test results last year, which revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic caused devastating learning losses, which were most severe the Foundation Phase. Read More
Schools are closed on Monday, 20 March 2023, for a planned school holiday
16 March 2023We are aware of concerns that have been raised about the impact of the alleged “national shutdown” planned by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Monday, 20 March 2023. Read More
Nehawu prevents parents and staff members from accessing WCED services
13 March 2023It is absolutely unacceptable that some striking Nehawu workers invaded the walk-in Client Service Centre at the Western Cape Education Department head office today. Read More
Don’t wait! Get your 2024 school admission documents ready today!
8 March 2023On Monday, 13 March 2023, the 2024 school admission process begins! Read More
Late applications continue to be submitted 6 weeks into the school year
3 March 2023The Western Cape Education Department has been hard at work since before schools reopened to complete infrastructure for new learners in 2023, and to find places for all the new applicants we are receiving daily. Infrastructure update Read More
Court hammers Codeta’s illegal blockade of learner transport
1 March 2023The Western Cape High Court today granted a final interdict against the Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations (Codeta), preventing them from obstructing, interfering, and stopping the transporting of learners within the Western Cape. 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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