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Parents can follow a step-by-step guide on the WCED website to recover or reset their login credentials for the admissions system.
- Who it is for:
- parents of learners applying for Grade R, Grade 1, or Grade 8 in 2026
- How to act on it:
- Visit the WCED admissions website and follow the step-by-step guide to update login details
Parents can ensure they receive important updates by verifying and correcting their contact information through the WCED call centre or a local education district office.
- Who it is for:
- parents of learners applying for Grade R, Grade 1, or Grade 8 in 2026
- How to act on it:
- Call the WCED call centre at 0861 819 919 or visit the local education district office
Stakeholders can join forces with the Western Cape Education Department and Wesgro to co-develop innovative education solutions, support skills development, and contribute to transforming the education landscape in the Western Cape.
- Who it is for:
- businesses, non-profits, educational innovators, technology providers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Western Cape Education Department or Wesgro to express interest in forming a public-private partnership.
The Edu Invest initiative offers investors the chance to establish new low-cost private schools in the Western Cape, particularly in underserved communities. This aims to reduce overcrowding in public schools and improve access to quality education across the province.
- Who it is for:
- private investors, education entrepreneurs, businesses interested in social impact
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the Western Cape Education Department and Wesgro through their official channels to explore partnership and investment options.
The R328 road, including the Robinson Pass between Hartenbos and Oudtshoorn, has been officially reopened after upgrades. The road now features improved safety, resurfacing, new guardrails, updated signage, and enhanced drainage systems.
- Who it is for:
- road users, residents, visitors, and local businesses in the Garden Route District
- How to act on it:
- No action required – the road is open to public use following the official ceremony.
All schools in the Western Cape are open and the government is urging parents to send their children back to school to catch up on lost teaching and learning time caused by the recent minibus taxi strike.
- Who it is for:
- parents of learners in the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- Send children to school on Monday
Private sector companies like Red Rocket are developing renewable energy projects across the Western Cape and beyond, contributing to the region's energy supply. These include wind farms and solar parks that are being constructed or are under financial close.
- Who it is for:
- private sector energy developers, independent power producers
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the Western Cape Energy Resilience Programme to participate in non-Eskom energy projects
Projects allowing private entities to transmit electricity across the grid are underway, contributing over 400MW to the provincial power system.
- Who it is for:
- private energy companies, large industrial users
- How to act on it:
- Partner with the Western Cape Government to develop and operate private electricity wheeling projects
Small-scale energy generation systems are being deployed across the province, with over 1,000MW already integrated into the grid in the 2024/25 financial year.
- Who it is for:
- residential and commercial property owners, local energy developers
- How to act on it:
- Register and implement small-scale embedded generation systems under provincial energy regulations
Individuals can join the ALMAL Book Club to take part in reading and cultural appreciation activities designed to foster community engagement across the Western Cape.
- Who it is for:
- residents of the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- Join the ALMAL Book Club through local libraries or cultural centres to participate in reading and cultural events.
The public can visit South Africa's first Television Museum in Cape Town, which showcases the evolution of television technology and serves as an educational hub for design and innovation.
- Who it is for:
- residents of the Western Cape, visitors to the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- Travel to Cape Town to visit the Television Museum located at the SA Sendinggestig Museum complex.
The West Coast District Municipality will continue to manage its own road delivery function under the new provincial model, due to its strong performance, quality work, and value for money. This includes ongoing responsibilities for road maintenance and infrastructure delivery in the district.
- Who it is for:
- West Coast District Municipality and its road teams
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the status quo remains with enhanced monitoring and contractual review.