News and Speeches for Ministry of Education
The Western Cape will not support the signing of the BELA Bill
13 September 2024The Western Cape Government will not support or attend the signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill today. Read More
We urge unions to fight alongside us, rather than against us
5 September 2024We are aware that teachers’ unions have threatened to go on strike. Read More
We are fighting against budget cuts across all education departments
1 September 2024On Friday, 30 August 2024, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) informed schools how many of the teachers at their school would be affected by the decision to reduce the Basket of Educator posts for 2025. Read More
We will fight for our teachers
28 August 2024Yesterday, our Head of Department, Brent Walters, wrote to schools to inform them that, due to severe budget cuts, we will not be able to maintain the current number of educator posts in the Western Cape. Read More
Celebrating teaching excellence with the winners of the WC PTA
25 August 2024Last night, I had the pleasure of hosting the Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards for 2024, now in their 24th year. These awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible work that teachers in our public schools do every day. Read More
Western Cape learner chosen as the top SEAmester student for 2024!
4 August 2024On Sunday, 28 July 2024, I had the privilege of meeting two outstanding Western Cape Grade 12 learners, Aimeè Stollie and Akhona Zondo, on board the SA Agulhas II. Read More
Don’t wait! Grade R and transfer applications for 2025 open today!
1 August 2024Parents who wish to apply for Grade R or a school transfer for the 2025 school year can do so from today, 1 August 2024. The on-time application window closes on 16 August 2024. Grade R applications Read More
Don’t wait! Grade R and transfer applications for 2025 open soon!
23 July 2024Parents who wish to apply for Grade R or a school transfer for the 2025 school year can do so from 1 August 2024. Grade R applications Read More
Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain close
11 July 2024Following a meeting with Provincial Disaster Risk Management, a decision has been made to continue the closure of schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts on Friday, 12 July 2024. Read More
School closures on 11 July 2024
10 July 2024In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and after extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster Risk Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a decision has been taken to close schools in certain districts in the... Read More
Update on weather conditions and its effect on schools in the Western Cape
9 July 2024The Western Cape Education Department welcomes its learners, staff and teachers back to school today. Read More
Two high school learners to embark on a voyage on board the SA Agulhas II
17 June 2024Two Western Cape high school learners have been selected for the SEAmester programme and will be participating in an exciting research voyage on board the SA Agulhas II for 10 days during the June school holidays. Read More
Congratulations to Christel House
13 June 2024The Western Cape Education Department would like to congratulate Christel House, an independent school in the Western Cape, for being named as a Top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity. Read More
Don’t Wait! Auto confirmations to take place on Friday
12 June 2024On Saturday morning, the next phase of the 2025 admissions process will be implemented. The WCED online admissions system will begin to automatically confirm placement for the highest-ranked choice of school in terms of successful applications for... Read More
Don’t Wait! Confirm your choice of school today
30 May 2024Starting today, parents who applied during the on-time admissions period (11 March 2024 – 12 April 2024) will be able to view the outcome of their applications for a place for their child in a school for 2025 on the online admissions system. Read More
Don’t wait! Outcomes of admissions applications available from 30 May 2024
27 May 2024Parents who applied for a place in Grade 1 or 8 for their child for the 2025 school year during the on-time admissions window will start seeing the outcomes of their applications from 30 May 2024. Read More
Don’t wait! Late online admissions applications for Gr. 1 & 8 are closing soon
9 May 2024The online window for late applications for Grade 1 and 8 in 2025 closes on 12 May 2024, and we urge parents to ensure that they apply as soon as possible. Read More
Nominations for the 2024 National Teaching Awards are open!
1 May 2024As we celebrate Workers’ Day today, we encourage all of our teachers to participate in the 2024 National Teaching Awards! The deadline for nominations is 31 May 2024. Read More
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
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