The Western Cape Department of Education WCED is set to receive R35.1 billion in the 2026/27 financial year, marking it as the largest departmental budget in the province, Cape town Etc reports.
Minister of Education David Maynier revealed the details during a presentation to the provincial parliament on Monday, emphasising a strong commitment to enhancing early learning, improving educational outcomes, and expanding access while providing robust support for learners with special needs.
The budgets highlights include a substantial allocation of R102.9 million aimed at strengthening early learning programmes.
