admissions

As parents await the outcome of their admission applications for the 2026 academic year, Equal Education is set to appear in court on Tuesday to challenge the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) admissions processes, which they argue do not adequately support learners from disadvantaged communities. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Wednesday morning, Equal Education’s Junior Attorney, Yolisa Piliso, said the organisation is seeking systemic changes to the WCED’s admissions policies, […]

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said the outcomes of the online admissions for the 2026 academic year can be expected from the end of May 2025. Speaking on VOC Breakfast Kerry Mauchline, spokesperson for the education MEC said parents must confirm acceptance timeously. “We appeal to parents to accept placement the minute they receive the outcome. Annually parents prolong making a decision and it affects many other students who […]

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has raised concerns over the high number of Grade 7 learners who have not yet applied for placement in the 2026 academic year, as the deadline for on-time admissions for Grades R, 1, and 8 rapidly approaches. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday morning, WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond urged parents to submit their applications before the deadline at midnight on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, […]