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Honouring the Western Cape’s top teachers
Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape “We don't need permission to give our best to our children – when their...
Matric trial exams: A valuable learning opportunity
Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape The matric trial examinations officially begin this week, and I would...
School transfer window for Grades 2-7 and 9-12 is now open
Statement by Bronagh Hammond – Director Communication – Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape Education Department (WCED)...
Celebrations for the Western Cape at the National Education Excellence Awards
Statement by Bronagh Hammond – Director Communication – Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape, once again, made a strong...
Work towards improving learning outcomes continues
Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Over the past 4 years, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED)...
Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, and Thursday, 4 June 2026
2 June 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and...
On-time admissions outcomes available from 28 May 2026
26 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The outcomes of on-time admissions applications for...
Western Cape schools will be open on Wednesday, 13 May 2026
12 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Based on updated guidance from the Provincial Disaster...
All Western Cape schools will be closed on Tuesday, 12 May 2026
11 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and...
Schools in certain areas of the Cape Winelands Education District will be closed on Monday, 11 May 2026
10 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and...
29 schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will remain closed on Friday, 8 May 2026
7 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape As a result of storm damage and blocked access roads...
Schools in certain areas of the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, and Thursday, 7 May 2026
5 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and...