Schools

Decrease in vandalism and theft at schools during summer holidays

15 February 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The number of incidents of burglary and vandalism...

Culture and community

Minister Mackenzie calls for support for ‘Lights On After School’ 2024

It is one week to go until global ‘Lights On After School’ Day, which will be celebrated on 24 October 2024 to highlight the vital role...

Education

Essay writing competition

Nedbank, Provincial Treasury and the Western Cape Education Department present a Bursary Competition for Grade 11 students who plan to pursue careers in maths, economic

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...

Education

Home Education

Education

Safe Schools Programme

Education

We are fighting to place learners despite massive blow to our budget

Over the past 5 years, on average, the number of learners in Western Cape schools has increased by 19 000 each year, and additional learners...

Transport and public roads

Junior Traffic Training Centre launched at Hawston Primary School

On Wednesday, 18 October 2023, the Western Cape Government Mobility Department, in partnership with Overstrand Local Municipality, launched...

Education

WC schools and districts win big at National Education Excellence Awards

Western Cape schools and districts bagged a host of awards at the National Education Excellence Awards, which took place in Kempton Park on...

Education

iKaya Primary School now energy resilient thanks to partnership

On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, I visited iKaya Primary School in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, for the commissioning of their new solar system...