Media Releases

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Don’t wait! The on-time admissions applications window for learners attending Grade R, 1 and 8 in the Western Cape in 2026 opens on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 , and closes on Tuesday, 15 April 2025 . We encourage all parents of ...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning, I visited Durbanville Primary School to announce our 2024 Story Stars winners! Story Stars is an annual creative writing competition for all Grade 4 learners in the Western Cape. Congratulations to Anina Walters, ...

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Despite severe budget constraints, the Western Cape Government is expanding access to education across our province. We have completed 283 new classrooms in January 2025, including new schools in Lwandle, Wallacedene, Blue ...

Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2024 Awards to Candidates Awards to candidates will be presented for the best performance in specified subjects, outstanding performance in the Special Needs category, Special Ministerial awards AND awards to the top 40 ...