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2022 Systemic test results show interventions are working

We published the 2021 systemic test results last year, which revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic caused devastating learning losses, which...

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Schools are closed on Monday, 20 March 2023, for a planned school holiday

We are aware of concerns that have been raised about the impact of the alleged “national shutdown” planned by the Economic Freedom Fighters...

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Nehawu prevents parents and staff members from accessing WCED services

It is absolutely unacceptable that some striking Nehawu workers invaded the walk-in Client Service Centre at the Western Cape Education...

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Don’t wait! 2024 school admissions process has begun

Applications for school admissions in the 2024 school year opened this morning at 00h01. As of 10h30 this morning, we had already received...

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Don’t wait! Get your 2024 school admission documents ready today!

On Monday, 13 March 2023, the 2024 school admission process begins! We understand that the admissions process can be a stressful time of...

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Late applications continue to be submitted 6 weeks into the school year

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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Court hammers Codeta’s illegal blockade of learner transport

The Western Cape High Court today granted a final interdict against the Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations (Codeta), preventing them...

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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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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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