A classroom and library at Marconi Beam Primary in Milnerton were set alight on Monday night. And the school hall at Sinenjongo High School in Joe Slovo was torched the following evening.
Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer says due to financial constraints and late enrolments, the department cannot find schools for all pupils.
The vault is under strict security surveillance to ensure that there are no possible leakages or irregularities.
The school, which is scheduled for completion later this year, will accommodate more than 10,000 learners.
The smart meter system that was installed at 41 schools saved 7.6 million litres and an estimated R375,900 rand. Schafer says this programme will be rolled out across the province in 2018.
On Monday morning, Education MEC Debbie Schafer visited Hector Peterson Secondary school in Kraaifontein to install a new water saving device.
Earlier on Tuesday, Eyewitness News visited the vault where the question papers are sealed and kept under strict security.
Bishops School of Skills principal Wayne Abrahams was stabbed in the head, neck and shoulder on Wednesday morning.
The department launched an investigation last year after a group of learners posted complaints on social media.
The Western Cape Education Department is implementing plans to ensure around 18,000 learners are placed in schools.
Debbie Schafer says she’s pleased with the high percentage of matric learners who have completed their schooling.
Former learners have asked Education MEC Debbie Schafer to look into complaints dating back to 2011.
The initiative aims to bring additional skills into the system to improve the quality of non-fee schools.
