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16 days are over, now the real work begins

The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now the real work begins and must...

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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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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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New science labs for 9 Western Cape schools

This morning we opened the new science laboratory at Fairmount High School in Grassy Park, in partnership with Advancing Knowledge NPC and...

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Congratulations to the 2023 Western Cape Provincial Teaching Award winners!

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

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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...

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