Western Cape parents have been reminded to apply for placements in Grade R, 1 or 8 for the 2026 school year before the admission window closes on Tuesday. The admissions applications window opened on ...

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced that a record-breaking 164 565 on-time applications were received for Grade R, 1, and 8 placements in the 2026 academic year. This figure ...

The implementation in South Africa of a compulsory Grade R year has the potential to boost access to quality education for thousands of children, allowing them to build strong foundations that will ...

Among issues under the spotlight heading into the 2026 school year is the implementation of a compulsory Grade R year in the foundation phase, in line with the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) ...

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has issued a final reminder to all parents and guardians: the window for late applications to secure Grade R, 1 and 8 school placements for the 2026 ...