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World Bank Education Sector Analysis team visits the WC Education Department

Officials from the World Bank are currently visiting the Western Cape Education Department to make preparations for the Education Sector...

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Illegal blockade by minibus taxi mafia keeps over 5000 children home from school

It is unacceptable that the illegal blockade by minibus taxi associations escalated yesterday, with over 5 000 learners being prevented from...

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Attempted extortion by minibus taxi associations puts children’s safety at risk

This morning I visited Academia Primary School, where over 50% of their learners have been prevented from going to school, due to an illegal...

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Extremely late applications for 3 391 learners received since 1 January 2023

The Western Cape Education Department has been hard at work since before schools reopened to complete infrastructure for new learners in...

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Western Cape 2022 National Senior Certificate Awards

Good morning, Premier Alan Winde, and Tracy Winde, and thank you for hosting us again this year at your lovely home. Welcome to our...

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Western Cape NSC 2022 Awards Ceremony livestream

On Thursday 2 February 2023, Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Education, David Maynier, will host the Western Cape National...

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Criminals target Western Cape schools during holiday period

Western Cape schools again fell victim to criminal activity during the December/January school holidays. While the Western Cape Education...

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#ClassOf2022 continues to close the inequality gap

This morning I visited Hector Peterson Secondary School in Wallacedene to celebrate the release of the individual 2022 National Senior...

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Western Cape NSC 2022 results

The results of the 2022 National Senior Certificate exams will be announced today and tomorrow. All statements and soundbites will be posted...

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Western Cape #ClassOf2022 beat the odds!

We are delighted that the Western Cape matric Class of 2022 has beaten the odds and increased our provincial matric pass rate to 81.4%, with...

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