Long queues and long waits for school spots Schools officially reopen across the country, but thousands are yet to be placed in Gauteng as frustrated parents scramble for space. 14 January 2026 SA Morning Soapbox | What should govt do to address placement inadequacies? The 2026 academic year is beginning but placement concerns are overshadowing the first day of school. 14 January 2026 SA Morning Soapbox | Career advice for the class of 2025? 13 January 2026 SA Morning Soapbox | What do you think the class of 2025 will score ? Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will announce the national matric pass rate for the class of 2025. 12 January 2026 Over 10,600 pupils waiting placement in Western Cape Over 10,000 Western Cape pupils will only be placed in schools after they open. 09 January 2026 Load More
Long queues and long waits for school spots Schools officially reopen across the country, but thousands are yet to be placed in Gauteng as frustrated parents scramble for space. 14 January 2026
SA Morning Soapbox | What should govt do to address placement inadequacies? The 2026 academic year is beginning but placement concerns are overshadowing the first day of school. 14 January 2026
SA Morning Soapbox | What do you think the class of 2025 will score ? Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will announce the national matric pass rate for the class of 2025. 12 January 2026
Over 10,600 pupils waiting placement in Western Cape Over 10,000 Western Cape pupils will only be placed in schools after they open. 09 January 2026