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Learners in the Western Cape can enrol in a blended curriculum at one of 27 public Schools of Skills, where they receive equal focus on general education and occupational training in areas like metalwork, civil maintenance, and food production. This programme prepares students for employment after school through practical skills and workplace exposure.
Year 4 learners at Schools of Skills participate in job-shadowing and workplace exposure to gain real-world experience and prepare for future employment. These experiences are part of the exit plans developed by each school to connect learners with post-school opportunities.
In case of emergencies, the public is advised to keep key emergency contact numbers handy. These include ambulance services, police flying squad, city emergency lines, disaster risk management, poison helpline, childline, lifeline, and search and rescue services.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages the public to use emergency centres only for life-threatening or severe medical conditions. For minor health issues, people should instead visit their local clinic or general practitioner to help ensure that emergency services remain available for those in critical need.
Households where a member has a permanent disability will be prioritised in housing allocation processes. Policy guidelines will be issued to all municipalities to ensure this prioritisation is implemented.
The Western Cape Government will give special attention to applications for retrofitting houses to make them accessible for people with disabilities. This includes modifications to improve accessibility for those with physical impairments.
The Human Settlements Branch venues used for registering potential housing beneficiaries will be made accessible to people with disabilities, ensuring inclusive access to services.
If you see anything suspicious near a school, report it immediately to either the South African Police Services (SAPS) or the Safe Schools hotline. Your report could help catch criminals and recover stolen property.
Parents and caregivers of newborns can access essential health services for their babies at local clinics, including immunisations, health education, and regular check-ups during the first 1,000 days of life.
The Western Cape Education Department is placing learners in schools for the 2023 academic year. As of 14 January 2023, 99.2% of Grade 1 and Grade 8 placement requests have been resolved, with the remaining 0.8% still being processed. The department continues to work to place every learner, especially those with late applications.
A reading programme for Grades 1 to 3 in the Western Cape, delivered through training, decodable readers, and anthologies in three languages. It is supported by R118 million in the 2022/23 financial year and continued funding of R288 million over the next three years.
The Western Cape government is investing R1.2 billion over the next three years to improve learning outcomes across all educational phases. This includes targeted support for 333 additional schools, reaching 126,000 learners, 8,980 teachers, and 28,000 parents. The programme builds on previous investments in reading for Grades 1 to 3 and includes extra weekly reading time in the Foundation Phase.
