Parents and guardians in the Western Cape started receiving the outcomes of their children’s on-time applications for Grade R, 1, and 8 for the 2027 academic year. Once placement offers are made available to parents, they are urged to confirm their preferred school by 15 June 2026. This is to help free up space for other learners. […]
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A teacher at Thembalethu Primary School has been temporarily suspended by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), pending investigations by the Labour Relations Directorate. This follows a video that went viral on social media platforms, where one learner was without food while the rest of the class was enjoying a ‘pie day’. Also see: WATCH: […]
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The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) is considering the possible expulsion of seven Milnerton High School learners following the high-profile bullying incident that rocked the country, leading to criminal charges against the pupils. A spokesperson from the WCED, Bronagh Hammond, confirmed that the school’s internal disciplinary process has been finalised. “The disciplinary hearing concluded […]
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The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has been instructed to create a detailed management plan within six months, following a court ruling that its admissions policy contravenes the Constitution. Western Cape High Court Judge Babalwa Pearl Mantame ruled down this judgment. Judge Mantame stated, “It is declared that Clause 13 of the WCED Admission Policy, […]
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