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Minister Maynier urges the #ClassOf2023 to celebrate responsibly during matric rage events

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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Interdict granted against disruption of Blueridge School construction

The Western Cape High Court has issued an interim interdict to end the intimidation, criminal damage, and disruption of the construction of...

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Umar battles the bully and wins the 2022 Story Stars competition!

This morning, I visited Blossom Street Primary School in Athlone to announce Umar Jones as the 2022 winner, and to premiere the next...

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New Schools Evaluation Authority Chief Evaluator announced

I am delighted to announce that Mr David Millar has been appointed as the Chief Evaluator of the Western Cape Schools Evaluation Authority...

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Western Cape teachers shine at the National Teaching Awards

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Our phenomenal Western Cape teachers have done it again! Four of our...

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iKaya Primary School now energy resilient thanks to partnership

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, I visited iKaya Primary School in...

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#ThankaTeacher on social media during October!

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape October is Teacher Appreciation Month, and we want to thank the...

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Storm damage keeps 21 Western Cape schools closed on Wednesday

Our latest updated information indicates that 249 schools in the Western Cape have been affected by the storms over the weekend. 39 schools...

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#ClassOf2023: 40 days to the start of the matric exams!

There are just 40 days to go to the start of the written National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, the Western Cape Government has pulled out...

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