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#ClassOf2024: Matric exams are proceeding smoothly

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...

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WCED Head Office

Switchboard: 0861 819 919 General Office hours: 07h30 - 16h00 | Admission hours: 07h30 - 16h00 Email: Media1.Media1@westerncape.gov.za...

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We are fighting to place learners despite massive blow to our budget

Over the past 5 years, on average, the number of learners in Western Cape schools has increased by 19 000 each year, and additional learners...

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Minister Maynier urges the #ClassOf2023 to celebrate responsibly

With the end of the 2023 matric exams approaching, the #ClassOf2023 is looking forward to a well-deserved break and to celebrating their...

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Minister Maynier’s message to the #ClassOf2023 and matric teachers

The 2023 matric exams begin tomorrow, which will be the culmination of the hard work our matrics and their teachers have put in to prepare...

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Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier, and Wesgro unveil Edu Invest

Public-Private Partnership initiative aims to attract investment into education and establish the Western Cape as an innovation powerhouse...

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Western Cape #ClassOf2023 in numbers

A total of 76 903 candidates will write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams in the Western Cape this year. Of these, 64 105 are full...

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#BackOnTrack school library competition launched

October is International School Library Month, so we are holding a poetry and poster competition to celebrate with the support of our...

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#ClassOf2023: Cheating in the matric exams is simply not worth it!

As we count down the final days to the start of the 2023 matric exams, we wish to issue a stern warning to candidates regarding cheating and...

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WCED learners to represent SA in the African Spelling Bee

The Western Cape Provincial African Spelling Bee winners participated in the National Preliminaries at Sun City, in the Northwest Province...

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