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Nearly 22 000 matrics attend #BackOnTrack classes over school holidays

22 July 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape A total of 21 700 matric learners attended our...

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Don’t wait! Late online applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 close on 16 May 2025

14 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department The on-time admissions...

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Luhlaza High School learner nets global science competition spot

8 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department Salusiwe Mxayiya from...

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Research Ethics Committee

All research undertaken in or about the Western Cape Department of Social Development falls within the scope of the Department's Research Ethics Committee (REC). 

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Mr Brent Walters

Brent Walters always wanted to be a teacher and with his appointment as Head of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), he has come...

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Application for the issue of Certificates

 

The WCED (Directorate Examinations Administration) facilitates:

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Mr David Maynier

David Maynier is the Western Cape Minister of Education, having been appointed to the post in 2022. He previously served as the Minister of...

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Western Cape Department of Education: Contact Us

Street Address: 1 North Wharf Square, 2 Lower Loop Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001 Postal Address: Private Bag X9114, Cape Town, 8000...

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