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The story of King Book Fly wins the 2023 Story Stars competition!

This morning, I visited Kenridge Primary School to announce the 2023 Story Stars winners! Story Stars is an annual creative writing...

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2023 systemic test results show improvement across all school phases

The results of our annual systemic tests for 2023 are now available, which show an improvement in Mathematics and Language scores across all...

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Second chance matric: Registration for the May/June NSC closes this Friday!

The Western Cape Education Department encourages all learners who did not achieve their desired results in the 2023 National Senior...

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Debate on Vote 5: Education Adjustment Budget

2023/24 Spending plans We tabled a massive R29.55 billion main budget to deliver quality education earlier this year, which was the largest...

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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...

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Minister Maynier urges the #ClassOf2023 to celebrate responsibly

With the end of the 2023 matric exams approaching, the #ClassOf2023 is looking forward to a well-deserved break and to celebrating their...

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Minister Maynier urges the #ClassOf2023 to celebrate responsibly during matric rage events

With the end of the 2023 matric exams approaching, the #ClassOf2023 is looking forward to a well-deserved break and to celebrating their...

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Interdict granted against disruption of Blueridge school construction

The Western Cape High Court has issued an interim interdict to end the intimidation, criminal damage, and disruption of the construction of...

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New Schools Evaluation Authority Chief Evaluator announced

I am delighted to announce that Mr David Millar has been appointed as the Chief Evaluator of the Western Cape Schools Evaluation Authority...

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Minister Maynier’s message to the #ClassOf2023 and matric teachers

The 2023 matric exams begin tomorrow, which will be the culmination of the hard work our matrics and their teachers have put in to prepare...

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