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Western Cape Government to launch Phase 3 of Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (139+ words) The Western Cape Government will officially launch Phase 3 of the "Getting You to Work" Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme. First introduced in February 2024, the programme provides unemployed jobseekers in Cape Town with free travel vouchers for use on Golden Arrow Bus…...
From Ye Boneer to Ye Bo Academy Manager
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (275+ words) Western Cape Government From Ye Boneer to Ye Bo Academy Manager How Sihle Ma-Awu's Year Beyond Journey Came Full Circle When Sihle Ma-Awu joined Year Beyond in 2018 as a Ye Boneer, he was searching for direction and a stronger sense…...
Important Notice
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (87+ words) Western Cape Government History Paper 1 re-write exam on Friday, 26 June at 9am On 12 May severe weather conditions led to school and exam centre closures in the Western Cape and NSC/SC May/June 2026 learners missed the History P1 exam. The DBE has…...
Mondale High learner heads to NASA
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (377+ words) Zayaan Abdurahman, a Grade 11 learner at Mondale High School in Mitchells Plain, is one of only eight South African learners selected to visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center in July. Zayaan earned her place by participating in the South African Space…...
Robben Island Freedom Day camp: Honouring the past, inspiring the future
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (24+ words) Western Cape Government Robben Island Freedom Day camp: Honouring the past, inspiring the future...
Poultry project builds practical skills at Skurweberg Secondary
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (295+ words) Western Cape Government Poultry project builds practical skills at Skurweberg Secondary Skurweberg Secondary School has strengthened its agricultural programme through a hands-on broiler chicken project. Dr Mari'tte Wheeler, Curriculum Planner for Agricultural Sciences and Marine Sciences at the Western Cape…...
Neurodiverse Centre opens at Axios School of Skills
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (229+ words) On 14 April 2026, a new Neurodiverse Centre was officially opened at the Axios School of Skills in Eerste River, marking an important milestone in the expansion of inclusive education in the Western Cape. The school will support learners with Autism Spectrum…...
A reading movement begins
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) Delegates attending the launch of the Western Cape Reading Strategy 2026 " 2030 gathered with one aim: to help every child become a confident reader. The event on Saturday, 14 March 2026, started with a lively literacy expo filled with colourful displays, hands-on activities and…...
Don't wait! School admissions applications for 2027 opens tomorrow
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (283+ words) 9 March 2026 " Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time school admissions application window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in 2027 opens tomorrow, and we encourage parents to collect the required documents so that they are ready to apply....
Minister Maynier urges matrics to celebrate safely
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) 27 November 2025 " Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape With the matric exam session completed, a number of learners will be attending formal matric rage events and smaller end-of-exams or "pens-down" parties over the next week." It is…...