All schools reopen in Cape Winelands District

The Western Cape Education Department has confirmed that all schools in the Cape Winelands District have reopened following closures caused by severe weather last week.

The Western Cape Education Department announced on Friday that schools in the Cape Winelands District are now open. Several schools had shut since last week after storms damaged roads and left some areas inaccessible.

Provincial Education Minister David Maynier stated that six schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District remain closed due to blocked access roads. District officials and school staff are working to restore normal operations.

Catch-up plans are being prepared to prevent any learner from falling behind because of the weather disruptions.

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Heavy rains and gale-force winds from two cold fronts battered the Western Cape on Monday, leading to at least one confirmed death, widespread flooding in informal settlements, school closures, and disruptions to power and transport.

The Western Cape Department of Education says six schools remain closed in the Eden and Central Karoo districts due to damage from recent storms. Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier reported that 64 schools have significant infrastructure damage and the department is concerned about the financial implications.

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Education authorities in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape have closed schools in high-risk areas on Wednesday and Thursday due to an intense low-pressure system bringing life-threatening floods and snow. The South African Weather Service issued multiple Orange-level warnings for disruptive rain, thunderstorms and damaging winds. Officials prioritised pupil safety as conditions are forecast to ease only from Friday.

The Western Cape Government reports that storms last month caused nearly R10 billion in damage across the province. Eleven people died in the floods and one remains missing. Additional funding will be requested from the national government.

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns of cold, wet and very windy conditions in parts of the Western Cape from Sunday morning. Forecaster Langutelani Mathebula says rough sea conditions are expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay.

The Gauteng Department of Education will review its decentralised funding model for schools after municipal debts reached R583.9 million by the end of March. Education MEC Lebogang Maile announced the review on 17 May 2026 following court orders to restore electricity to affected schools. The changes aim to prevent further disruptions to learning caused by unpaid bills.

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The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for cold conditions expected to continue across the Free State province in the coming days.

 

 

 

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