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Deadline for applications for re-marking or re-checking scripts, and to write "supplementary exams" is Tuesday, 22nd January 2019

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education While many candidates are celebrating their success in the 2018 National Senior...

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Western Cape celebrates matric success.

Speech delivered by Western Cape MEC of Education Debbie Schäfer at the Western Cape 2018 NSC Awards Ceremony A very warm welcome to...

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Matric 2018 Awards to learners

Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2018 Awards to learners Awards to learners will be presented for...

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Matric 2018 Awards to Schools

Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2018 Awards to Schools In the first category, schools are awarded...

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Ministers Schäfer and Winde kick off 2019 school year; Learner Placement Task Teams activated.

Joint Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education and Minister Alan Winde, Minister of Community Safety Today was an...

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Minister Schäfer pleased that indicators of quality show improvement in the Western Cape.

Statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education It has been a wonderful morning of excitement as thousands of learners celebrate...

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Minister Schäfer and Minister Grant encourage learners to celebrate responsibly

Joint statement by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education and Minister Donald grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Today...

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NSC 2018 - Results Release

The much anticipated Provincial and National results of the 2018 National Senior Certificate (NSC) are expected to be announced by Minister...

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WCED compensates 97% of fee paying schools for over 81 000 learners whose parents struggle to pay fees

Tough economic times are leading to a growing number of parents who simply cannot afford to pay school fees. This puts a massive financial...

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