News and Speeches for Ministry of Education | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Ministry of Education

We will fight for our teachers

28 August 2024

Yesterday, 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 2024

Last 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 2024

On 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 2024

Parents 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