Media release

Western Cape continues to close the education inequality gap

This morning I visited COSAT (Centre of Science and Technology) in Khayelitsha to celebrate with learners as they received their individual...

The Western Cape #ClassOf2023 has increased the matric pass rate again to 81.54%, despite facing an exceptionally challenging year, and we...

This morning, Premier Alan Winde joined me for a visit to Westcott Primary School to welcome learners and staff back to school for the 2024...

We are doing everything we can to build new schools at a faster rate than ever before through our Rapid School Build programme, despite a...

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

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

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

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

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

This evening, I had the great pleasure of hosting the Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards for 2023, now in their 23rd year. These awards...