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Don’t wait! Two weeks left in the 2024 admissions applications window

As of 2pm on 30 March 2023, we had received applications for 90 305 learners for the 2024 school year. With parents applying for more than...

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School admissions and infrastructure update

As of 17h30 on Thursday, 16 March 2023, we have received applications for 40 694 learners for the 2024 school year. With parents applying...

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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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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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Premier Winde and Minister Maynier to visit Starling Primary School

On Wednesday, 18 January 2023, Premier Alan Winde will join Western Cape Minister of Education, David Maynier, and the WCED’s Superintendent...

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Reminder of prohibition of political activities in schools

We are aware of various representatives of political parties currently undertaking visits to our schools as we start the school year, and...

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Minister Schäfer appeals to teachers to report child abuse cases

It is an unfortunate reality that each day, the safety and well-being of many children across South Africa are threatened by child abuse and...

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Western Cape Education Department Budget Speech 2013

Speaker Honourable Premier Fellow Members of Cabinet The Honourable Leader of the Opposition Honourable Members of the Provincial Parliament...

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Nedbank Essay awards competition

Minister Alan Winde and Mrs Grant, Head of Provincial Treasury, Dr Stegmann, Head of the Western Cape Education Department, Ms Vinjevold, Mr...

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