Western Cape parents have been reminded to apply for placements in Grade R, 1 or 8 for the 2026 school year before the admission window closes on Tuesday. The admissions applications window opened on ...

The Western Cape Government is urging parents of learners entering Grade R, 1, and 8 in 2026 to apply for school placements during the official on-time admissions window. The application process opens ...

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined by the Western Cape Education Department’s Director of Communication, Bronagh Hammond. Listen to their conversation in the audio clip below. Attention ...

Parents and guardians who have made applications for grade R, one, and eight for 2026 are urged to make sure their contact details are updated on the Education Department’s website. CAPE TOWN - ...

Parents in the Western Cape are urged to apply for Grade R, 1, and 8 school admissions for 2026 as the application window opens. Believe it or not, it’s already that time of the year for parents to ...

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is encouraging all parents of learners who will be entering Grade R, 1 or 8 next year to ensure that they are ready to apply from 11 March by collecting ...

It’s that time of year again: school concerts, prize-givings and report cards. And discussions with your child’s teacher on how best to prepare your child for the next level of schooling, Grade 1.

Western Cape parents who have received more than one offer for their child in Grade R, 1 or 8 in 2026 have until Tuesday, 17 June, to confirm their school of choice. The Western Cape Education ...

The first day of 'big school' is a momentous occasion. The cute uniform, the huge school bag, the nervous excitement and of course the doorstep 'first day of school' photoshoot... But before this ...