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Premier Winde and Minister Maynier to visit Starling Primary School

On Wednesday, 18 January 2023, Premier Alan Winde will join Western Cape Minister of Education, David Maynier, and the WCED’s Superintendent...

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SASSA failures continue

On 15 December 2022 I wrote to the national Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu. At the time we had received numerous complaints of...

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Reminder of prohibition of political activities in schools

We are aware of various representatives of political parties currently undertaking visits to our schools as we start the school year, and...

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Premier welcomes decrease in WC road death fatalities

Premier welcomes reduction in road fatalities for the past festive season. Premier Alan Winde welcomes the marked reduction in road...

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Premier cautiously welcomes partial resumption of Eerste River- Bellville train service

Premier Alan Winde cautiously welcomes Metrorail’s partial resumption of the train service between Eerste River and Bellville in Cape Town...

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Social Development provides psychosocial support for disaster victims

With hotter days expected, the Western Cape Department of Social Development urges residents to be cautious, especially those living in...

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99.2% of Grade 1 and 8 learners placed in the Western Cape

The Western Cape Education Department is ready for the 2023 school year, with 35 872 teachers and 7 578 public service staff returning to...

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Premier cautiously welcomes partial resumption of train service

Premier cautiously welcomes partial resumption of Eerste River- Bellville train service. Premier Alan Winde cautiously welcomes Metrorail’s...

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Spectacular recovery at Cape Town International Airport over December 2022

Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger today warmly welcomed preliminary statistics received from...

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Gains made in placement, but late applications are a reality

As of 20 December 2022, 99% of our Grade 1 and 8 learners had been placed at schools for the start of the school year, with 680 learners...

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