WCED extends winter security to 453 schools

The Western Cape Education Department has expanded its holiday security support from 424 schools last winter to 453 high-risk schools for this year’s June-July holidays, allocating R11,99 million for the 2026/27 financial year.

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The move comes as schools across the province face a growing threat of vandalism and burglaries during school breaks, placing increasing pressure on departmental resources even as crime prevention remains primarily the responsibility of the police.

Schools across the country closed for the winter holiday on Friday 26 June and will reopen on Tuesday 21 July.