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All systems go for the 2026 school year in the Western Cape!
14 January 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning I joined Premier Alan Winde at...
Silikamva High School make history with 100% matric pass rate!
13 January 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning we celebrated the release of the...
Highest ever matric pass rate for the Western Cape – again!
12 January 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The Western Cape Class of 2025 has delivered the...
WCED Ready for 2026 School Year – Late Applications Continue to Impact Placement Progress
9 January 2026 – Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication, Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape Education...
Debate on Vote 5: Education Adjustment Budget | 11 December 2025
11 December 2025 – Speech by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Yesterday, schools closed for learners, bringing to...
Scam targeting teachers
10 December 2025 – Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication, Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape Education...
End of year message from Minister Maynier
9 December 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Schools close for learners on Wednesday, 10...
New measures implemented to strengthen early learning in the Western Cape
3 December 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We will be implementing several measures from the...
More national awards for Western Cape teachers and officials!
1 December 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Our Western Cape teachers and officials walked...
Minister Maynier urges matrics to celebrate safely
27 November 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape With the matric exam session completed, a number...
Matric exams run smoothly in the Western Cape
25 November 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The last of the matric exams will be written on...
Do you speak Maths? R350 000 in school library resources up for grabs
29 October 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape International School Library Month (ISLM) takes...