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Western Cape NSC 2022 results

The results of the 2022 National Senior Certificate exams will be announced today and tomorrow. All statements and soundbites will be posted...

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Western Cape #ClassOf2022 beat the odds!

We are delighted that the Western Cape matric Class of 2022 has beaten the odds and increased our provincial matric pass rate to 81.4%, with...

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Premier Winde and Minister Maynier welcome Western Cape learners back to school

This morning, Premier Alan Winde joined me for a visit to Starling Primary School, to celebrate the start of the 2023 school year and...

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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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99.2% of Grade 1 and 8 learners placed in the Western Cape

The Western Cape Education Department is ready for the 2023 school year, with 35 872 teachers and 7 578 public service staff returning to...

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Gains made in placement, but late applications are a reality

As of 20 December 2022, 99% of our Grade 1 and 8 learners had been placed at schools for the start of the school year, with 680 learners...

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US Organisations & Freshly Ground’s Zolani help Gardens Commercial HS “take it to the bridge”

In July of this year, Gardens Commercial High School in Cape Town’s CBD, partnered with the David Z Foundation and Global Lighthouse Studio...

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Inspired to become a teacher 

Shaheeda Duncan, a general assistant at Cedar Secondary School in Mitchells Plain, is currently busy studying towards a degree in Education.

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Metro East Education District supports West Bank High School 

Grade 12 learners at West Bank High School received a boost ahead of their final exams.

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