CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape Education Department says it’s prepared for the start of the 2024 academic year, despite absorbing a R700 million budget cut. Officials in the province said they are, however, still working on the placements of over 2,000 grade 1 and grade 8 learners. ALSO READ: RTMC urges scholar transport operators to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy The Western Cape Education’s MEC, David Maynier, said it’s all systems go. “We are looking forward to welcoming our learners back to school on Wednesday, the 17th of January 2024. Our department and schools have been hard at work preparing for schools to reopen, procuring R49 million in textbooks, R24 million in stationery, R17.5 million in furniture, and R2…
Published Date: 2024-01-16
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