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Massive improvement in attendance at Western Cape schools

We have had a massive improvement in school attendance, with 1 074 649 learners, or 89% of all learners enrolled, present at our schools on...

Education

Let’s get back into school and #BackonTrack!

As a result of the SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike, learner and teacher absenteeism dealt a devastating blow to education and our efforts to...

Education

SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike is destroying teaching and learning in the WC

As a result of the SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike, 852 259 learners stayed home from school today, which is 71% of the learners in our...

Transport and public roads

Number of learners missing school increases to over 456 000

The SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike prevented 456 020 learners and 17 449 staff members from getting to school today, with the Cape Town...

Education

Minibus taxi strike keeps over 287 000 children home from school

As a result of the SANTACO Western Cape minibus taxi strike, 287 420 learners have not been able to access their constitutional right to...

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Western Cape schools shine in national Choral Eisteddfod

Western Cape school choirs participated in the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE), the biggest schools’ choral music...

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Sunningdale Primary School’s principal wins national award

During the triennial National Congress of the SAOU on 22 and 23 June 2023, the South African Teachers’ Union honoured schools and members for their exceptional contribution to education in various fields.

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Safe Schools Holiday Programme

Learners across the province attended holiday programmes organised by Safe Schools during the winter break.

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Over 23 000 learners attend Back on Track holiday classes

A total of 23 447 learners in Grade 7, 8, 10 and 12 attended #BackOnTrack and matric support classes over the holiday period in the Western...

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Klapmuts High School’s new emblem

Klapmuts High School opened its doors in January this year and learners were asked to design an emblem for the institution. The school’s...

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