Back to school | Irate parents slam school placements

EKURHULENI - Frustrated parents say the Gauteng online registration system is failing them.

They braved the scorching heat to stand in long queues in hopes of securing their children a space.

READ: Back to School | Frustrations over online applications

Inland schools reopened on Wednesday, with members of the provincial government overseeing the first day of class.

As the education department has a mammoth task of placing pupils, many of the schools are already overcrowded.

READ: Back to School | Over 1,000 pupils unplaced in Gauteng

Both parents and scholars are hoping for a better day on Thursday.

* eNCA’s Aviwe Mtila reports.