News and Speeches for Ministry of Education
Fatal road accident tragically claims lives of five school children
30 May 2023This morning, five children on their way to school were killed in a fatal traffic accident in Mitchells Plain. Initial information suggests that the bakkie in which the learners were being transported hit a traffic light, resulting in the children... Read More
Don’t Wait! Confirm your choice of school today
28 May 2023On Monday, 29 May 2023, parents who applied during the on-time admissions period (13 March 2023 – 14 April 2023) will be able to view the outcome of their applications for a place for their child in a school in 2024 on the online admissions system. Read More
Promoting Positive Behaviour in our schools!
18 May 2023The Western Cape Education Department hosted the annual Positive Behaviour Day on 17 May 2023, at the Positive Behaviour Intervention and Resource Centre (PBIRC) in Wynberg. Read More
Nearly 20 000 learners attend first #BackOnTrack classes
18 May 2023We have launched a massive R1.2 billion #BackOnTrack programme to reverse learning losses caused by Covid-19, to improve learning outcomes and give our children a better future. Read More
PIRLS 2021 results: We have a plan to get reading scores #BackOnTrack
16 May 2023The results of the 2021 Progress in International Reading and Literacy Study (PIRLS) were released today, which confirmed that learning losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are severe across South Africa. Read More
Massive R1.2bn #BackOnTrack campaign launched to reverse learning losses
11 May 2023Today we launched the #BackOnTrack programme, which is a big, bold intervention to reverse Covid-19 learning losses in the Western Cape. The pandemic is over, but the effect of the pandemic is not over. Read More
Leadership Academy launched to develop school leadership talent
9 May 2023We are excited to announce the launch of the Western Cape Education Department’s Leadership Academy! Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Maynier visit Struisbaai PS skills facility
3 May 2023This week as part of the Western Cape Government Bicycle Handover Tour, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Education, David Maynier, were given a tour of Struisbaai Primary School’s skills facility. Read More
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