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Don’t wait! Record number of applications received for 2026

17 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in...

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Premier’s Council on Skills looks at impact of artificial intelligence on job creation

On Tuesday, 15 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde chaired the first Premier’s Council on Skills (PCS) of 2025. The PCS looked at the impact of...

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Don’t wait! On-time admissions close tomorrow

14 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in...

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Nominations for the 2025 National Teaching Awards are open!

13 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Nominations for the 2025 National Teaching Awards...

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Premier receives update on SAPS investigation into George building collapse disaster

On Friday, 11 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde met with Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Thembisile Patekile, to receive...

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Safety Partnerships in action: Premier’s digicon looks at collaboration in addressing crime

On Thursday, 10 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon focusing on the efforts of the Western Cape Government and the City of Cape...

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Wishing Team Astrovo the best of luck at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Championship in Texas!

11 April 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape...

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Outcomes of meeting of Western Cape Government Cabinet held on 9 April 2025

On Wednesday, 9 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet. Opening the meeting, the Premier...

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R3.2 Billion push for safer roads, improved mobility, and a stronger economy

On 7 April 2025, Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, delivered a dynamic R3.2 billion budget that puts the province’s residents at...

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2025/26 Education Budget – Stepping up for our learners

7 April 2025 – Speech by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education, Western Cape 1. The 2025/26 Education Budget This year, we will...

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