WC parents, caregivers given until Monday to transfer children to different schools

CAPE TOWN - Western Cape parents and caregivers looking to transfer their children to other schools next year have until this Monday.

This transfer window has been open since last Monday for grades 2 to 7 and grades 9 to 12.

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said, thus far, it has received more than 15,000 applications for admission in these grades.

WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said this to parents who haven't applied have until midnight on Monday. 

"So we appeal to parents and caregivers to make their application this weekend. They can visit westerncape.gov.za/education for more information or to apply online."