WCED to open 477 teaching posts for new schools
Earlier this year, more than 2,400 teaching jobs were cut in the province due to a budget shortfall of R3.8 billion.
FILE: The NSC exams commenced on 30 October 2023, where almost a million candidates participated in the final exams. Picture: © paylessimages/123rf.com
CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says it'll open 477 new teaching posts for new schools and schools with high numbers of learners.
Earlier this year, more than 2,400 teaching jobs were cut in the province due to a budget shortfall of R3.8 billion.
The Department says despite these budget cuts, it has added 7 new schools to accommodate learners looking for school placement in the province.
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More than 1,500 grade 1 and 8 learners are yet to be placed at a school in the Western Cape.
Education MEC David Maynier said three more new schools are scheduled for completion in March.
"Despite severe budget constraints, the Western Cape Government is expanding access to education across our province. We have completed 283 new classrooms in January 2025, including new schools in Lwandle, Wallacedene, Blue Downs, Philippi, Delft and Darling. Additional mobile classrooms will also be deployed to schools in the coming weeks."