Media release

We have reached the halfway point in the 2024 matric exams, and are pleased to report that they are proceeding smoothly. We thank the public...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The report on the World Bank’s Education Sector Analysis (ESA)...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The national government’s decision to not fully fund the 2023 multi...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We are aware that teachers’ unions have threatened to go on strike...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape On Friday, 30 August 2024, the Western Cape Education Department...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Yesterday, our Head of Department, Brent Walters, wrote to schools...

We have been hard at work since before schools reopened to find places for learners in the 2024 school year, and to complete our extensive...

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

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

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