The North West Department of Education is delighted to announce that all schools in the province have officially reopened for Term Three of the 2026 academic year.

No incidents have been reported from all areas where schools are located. The department continues to encourage parents and residents to prioritise teaching and learning by working closely with schools, ensuring that learners arrive on time every day and are prepared for their lessons.

This term is one of the most critical academic terms of the school calendar, more especially for the class of 2026, as preparations for the *(NSC)* National Senior Certificate intensify.

The MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, highlighted that this is a critical academic term during which learners will need to demonstrate their understanding of the content covered in their subjects.

“On behalf of the entire Department, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all learners back to school for Term Three. We are now in a very critical period of the academic year, and we expect learners to demonstrate a clear understanding of the content in their various subjects. Many educators have completed the syllabus and are now focusing on revision.

“We encourage learners to work closely with their educators to address any areas they find challenging. They should take full advantage of this period by revising the work covered in class and seeking clarification on concepts they do not understand. Our target remains a 95% matric pass rate, and I am confident that the Class of 2026 will rise to the occasion and help us achieve this goal,” said MEC Motsumi.

The department further urges all learners to regularly attend classes, remain focused, and make use of all programmes of intervention brought forward by the department.

For more information, please contact
Mr.Vuyo Mantshule | Departmental Spokesperson | 073 217 7335
Dr.Elias Malindi | Head Of Communication | 072 892 8399