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Don’t wait! Parents of 28 000 current Grade 7s have not yet applied for Grade 8 next year

31 March 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Parents are responsible for applying on time for a...

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Don’t wait! School admissions applications for 2027 opens tomorrow

9 March 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time school admissions application window for...

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WCED wrapping up the last of admission placement in the Western Cape

9 February 2026 – Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication, Western Cape Education Department Since the beginning of January...

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WCED ready for 2026 school year – Late applications continue to impact placement progress

9 January 2026 – Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication, Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape Education...

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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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Don’t wait! Parents of over 33 000 Grade 7 learners still need to apply

31 March 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We are halfway through the on-time admissions window...

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Extremely late applications received for 9 289 Grade 1 and 8 learners since 1 January 2025

11 February 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Despite severe budget constraints, the Western...

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