Gauteng Education MEC to update on 2027 school readiness

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile is expected to give an update on pupil placements for the 2027 school year.

The online admissions process has once again frustrated parents.

Some say their children still haven't been placed in their preferred schools, and waiting lists are growing.

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The department received over 800,000 applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

But many parents are still waiting to hear where their children will be going next year.

Maile will also face questions about scholar transport and delays in school funding.

He's expected to explain how the department plans to deal with these issues before schools reopen.

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