WCED opens applications for 2026 school year amid concerns over school placement crisis

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced that applications for prospective Grade R, one, and eight learners for the 2026 academic year will open on Tuesday (11 March) and close on Tuesday, 15 April 2025. Provincial Education Minister David Maynier has urged parents to ensure all required supporting documents are submitted when applying. "Applications are to be submitted online on the WCED website. For those unable to access the […]