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Number of learners missing school increases to over 456 000

The SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike prevented 456 020 learners and 17 449 staff members from getting to school today, with the Cape Town...

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Minibus taxi strike keeps over 287 000 children home from school

As a result of the SANTACO Western Cape minibus taxi strike, 287 420 learners have not been able to access their constitutional right to...

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Criminals continue to target Western Cape schools

Despite the Western Cape Government subsidising holiday security at 436 schools over the June/July holidays, our schools have unfortunately...

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Further education and training

Having a qualification increases your chances of landing your perfect job. Make sure you know which courses you will need to study before...

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Getting Grade 10 Mathematics #BackOnTrack

This morning I visited some of the 440 Grade 10 learners from the Metro South Education District who are attending #BackOnTrack Mathematics...

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#BackOnTrack: Over 23 000 learners attend holiday classes

A total of 23 447 learners in Grade 7, 8, 10 and 12 attended #BackOnTrack and matric support classes over the holiday period in the Western...

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Launch of the UWC student accommodation facility

Media Alert: Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers to officiate at the launch of the UWC student accommodation facility On...

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SADTU/Equal Education collaboration school challenge dismissed by WC High Court

Today the Western Cape High Court has dismissed the challenge made by SADTU/Equal Education against the validity of our collaboration...

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Don’t Wait! Confirm your choice of school today

On Monday, 29 May 2023, parents who applied during the on-time admissions period (13 March 2023 – 14 April 2023) will be able to view the...

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Nearly 20 000 learners attend first #BackOnTrack classes

We have launched a massive R1.2 billion #BackOnTrack programme to reverse learning losses caused by Covid-19, to improve learning outcomes...

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