# The Western Cape Education Department plans to build 55 new and replacement schools over the next five years through its Rapid School Build programme, backed by extra National Treasury funding. Education MEC David Maynier says with thousands of new learners annually, demand remains high. He says the department remains committed to expanding education access in the province:
Western Cape Education plans 55 new schools amid soaring demand [SOUND]
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