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Educator Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Grade 7 Learner at Harvester Primary Resigns, Confirms WCED

The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) has confirmed that an educator accused of sexual engagements with a Grade 7 learner from Harvester Primary School in Westridge, Mitchells Plain has resigned. The WCED is investigating serious allegations against a teacher who is accused of sending inappropriate text messages, as well as explicit images and videos of herself, to a Grade 7 learner. WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed that a criminal […]

12 June 2025

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WCED confirms the admissions appeals process will open at the start of August 2025

Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier has announced that the appeals process for parents whose children were not accepted at their preferred schools will officially open on 1 August. The announcement comes as parents throughout the province are becoming increasingly alarmed after discovering that their children were not accepted into any of the schools they had chosen for the 2026 school year. "The most important thing to understand is it […]

5 June 2025

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WCED calls for support to all candidates who are re-writing their Grade 12 exams

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has called on the public to support and encourage those who will be writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations from Monday. WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said 25,615 candidates will be writing one or more matric exam subjects to improve or complete subjects they previously enrolled for during their Grade 12 year. An additional 11,609 candidates have registered for the Senior Certificate exams, which […]

12 May 2025

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Extra week of school holiday will not impact teaching and learning

Concern has been raised that the special holiday for learners may impact learning and teaching. The 2025 South African school calendar includes normal public holidays as well as a unique school holiday week from April 29 to May 2. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning, Basil Manuel, Executive Director at National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) said children will not be affected by the extra week off. […]

24 April 2025

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“WCED should do more to place students on time”, says Equal Education

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, […]

23 April 2025

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Outcomes of online admissions for 2026 can be expected from the end of May 2025

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 […]

17 April 2025

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WCED appeals to parents to apply for the 2026 academic year before midnight

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, […]

15 April 2025

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WCED urges people to report abuse cases at WC schools

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has emphasized the need for increased awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) in schools. This comes after the shocking rape of a 7-year-old girl in October 2024 at Bergview College, an independent school in Matatiele. Provincial Education MEC David Maynier has called on the public to report any cases of abuse in Western Cape schools to the South African Police Service (SAPS) or the Safe […]

2 April 2025

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WCED Urges Parents to Apply Before Admissions Deadline

With less than 15 days remaining before the application deadline for the 2026 academic year, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has urged parents to apply for Grade R, 1, and 8 admissions without delay to avoid disappointment. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond emphasized the urgency, saying, “We are basically at the halfway mark. So, we are counting down the days to April 15, when the system […]

1 April 2025

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