
10 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape
In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and after extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a decision has been taken to close schools in certain areas of the Cape Winelands Education District, on Monday, 11 May 2026.
All public ordinary and special needs schools in Circuits 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be closed on Monday, 11 May 2026, due to the severe weather warnings in these areas, including Worcester, Ceres, Rawsonville, Tulbagh, and Hex River Valley.
(List of schools available below)
The affected schools have received…
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the Western Cape.

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Fun South African Fact: Water is not all there is to drink in this thirsty country! South Africa’s Cape Winelands have around 560 wineries and 4 400 primary producers. Included in the Cape Winelands region is Route 62, considered the longest wine route in the world. That alone is good reason to visit South Africa if you haven’t yet been!