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Disaster Awareness Campaign: Gerry the Giraffe takes the stage

Each year, the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre embarks on its Disaster Awareness Campaign in primary schools across the province...

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Powering SA's Youth into the Green Economy

The practical component of Project Power Up was launched on 22 August 2025, at Atlantis Campus of Westcoast TVET College, a pioneering...

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DEDAT secures skills partnerships to enhance post-schooling and basic education pathways

DEDAT secured three international partnerships that are linked to improving post-schooling and linkages to the improvement of education...

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Western Cape records more fires, but on fewer hectares for the past wildfire season

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning recently received a briefing from...

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Don’t wait! Transfer applications for 2026 open next week!

30 July 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department Parents of learners who...

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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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Youth in Africa Expo

DEDAT partnered with the Western Cape Education Department and the Cape Town International Convention Centre in the hosting of the YIA expo...

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Southern Cape Tourism and Skills Development in the spotlight during ministerial oversight visit

Earlier this week, the Southern Cape proudly showcased its strategic tourism assets during an oversight visit by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape...

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Apprenticeship opportunities

The Department of Infrastructure is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for funded apprenticeship opportunities in the...

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Equipping our youth with the skills they need to thrive: Premier urges business leaders to step up at YearBeyond Youth Futures CEO Dialogue

The YearBeyond programme, a collaborative initiative involving the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, successfully...

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