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Schools that demonstrate improvement in Grade 3, 6, and 9 system test results in mathematics may receive funding to enhance their capacity to deliver quality education.
- Who it is for:
- schools in the Western Cape that show improvement in mathematics performance
- How to act on it:
- Apply for funding by demonstrating improved results in system tests; funds are distributed based on performance.
Teachers in the Western Cape can participate in specialized training programmes focused on specific content areas in mathematics, as determined by analysis of 2012 exam results. These programmes aim to improve teaching quality and learner outcomes.
- Who it is for:
- mathematics educators in Western Cape schools
- How to act on it:
- Attend the training sessions offered as part of the provincial mathematics strategy.
Learners can enrol at Agulhas Vaardigheidskool to receive practical, technical, and vocational training in fields such as welding, construction, farming, hairdressing, gas safety studies, and educare. The school offers a high-quality alternative education pathway for learners whose needs are not met in mainstream schools.
- Who it is for:
- learners in the Western Cape who need practical and technical education
- How to act on it:
- Contact the school or apply through the Western Cape Education Department to register for enrolment
The public is asked to assist in tracking down the killers of the principal of Ekuthuleni Primary School by providing any information they may have to the investigating officers.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public
- How to act on it:
- Call Detective Colonel Eddie Clark on 082 469 1531 or Crime Stop on 08600-10111
Municipalities in the Western Cape that meet specific financial criteria can have part of their debt to Eskom written off. This includes Matzikama, Cederberg, Kannaland, and Beaufort West Local Municipalities, which have already had portions of their debt forgiven. The remaining two-thirds of the debt may be written off over the next two years if the municipalities continue to meet all conditions set by Eskom.
- Who it is for:
- qualified local municipalities in the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- Continue to honour commitments to Eskom and comply with monthly monitoring requirements set by the Provincial Treasury.
Learners who did not pass their matric exams can register to rewrite the National Senior Certificate exams in June.
- Who it is for:
- Western Cape Grade 12 learners who did not pass their exams
- How to act on it:
- Register through your school or contact your district office
Learners who are disappointed with their results can seek emotional and academic support through their school or the Safe Schools Hotline.
- Who it is for:
- Western Cape Grade 12 learners who are disappointed with their results
- How to act on it:
- Contact your school or call the Safe Schools Hotline
Learners who believe their results do not reflect their performance can apply for a re-mark or re-check of their exam papers.
- Who it is for:
- Western Cape Grade 12 learners who did not pass or are dissatisfied with their results
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the school or via the WCED website
The #BackOnTrack programme offers extra weekend and holiday classes for learners, along with additional teacher training, to help reverse learning losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to improve learning outcomes in language and mathematics across grades.
- Who it is for:
- learners in the Western Cape, particularly those in poor communities
- How to act on it:
- Attend Saturday and holiday classes; participate in teacher training sessions if applicable
Parents and guardians are encouraged to ensure their children attend school regularly, especially after recent disruptions due to misinformation and strikes. The government is appealing for full return to normal attendance levels.
- Who it is for:
- parents and guardians of learners in Western Cape schools
- How to act on it:
- Ensure children attend school daily; avoid acting on unverified information about school closures or strikes.
Phase 4 of the Regent Villas housing project is in early development and will deliver 223 new units. This phase aims to expand affordable housing opportunities for low-income households in Mitchells Plain.
- Who it is for:
- future beneficiaries of affordable housing in Mitchells Plain
- How to act on it:
- No public application route is specified; participation will depend on future housing allocation processes not detailed in this document.
Households earning between R1 850 and R22 000 per month can access affordable rental housing units at Regent Villas in Mitchells Plain. The development includes completed phases and ongoing construction, with new units expected to be available starting in September 2025.
- Who it is for:
- households earning between R1 850 and R22 000 per month
- How to act on it:
- No specific application process is described; interested individuals are likely to register through local municipal or provincial housing offices, but no formal steps are provided in this document.