Education and Learning

Western Cape schools will be open on Wednesday, 13 May 2026

All Western Cape schools will be closed on Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Schools in certain areas of the Cape Winelands Education District will be closed on Monday, 11 May 2026

29 schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will remain closed on Friday, 8 May 2026

World Book Day: One page a day is still a win!

23 April 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning, as we celebrated World Book and...

This World Book Day, let’s get communities into the habit of regular reading

Don’t wait! Late online applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 close on 17 May 2026

15 April 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time applications window for Grade R, 1 and 8...

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

2026/27 Education Budget – We are getting it done

Do you speak Maths? Winners of school library competition announced