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With schools across South Africa set to reopen on Wednesday, 14 January, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is under severe pressure to place learners. A staggering 4,858 Grade 1 and Grade 8 ...

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has announced that only 4,858 learners remain unplaced as part of the 2026 Online Admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners. {{image}} As of Tuesday, ...

As of Tuesday, 6 January 2026, the Gauteng Department of Education’s Online Admissions system recorded a total of 4,858 unplaced learners, translating to: 1,381 Grade 1 learners and 3,477 Grade 8 ...

As of Tuesday, more than 1,300 Grade 1 learners are yet to be placed in a school, while 3,477 Grade 8 learners are not yet enrolled. School governing bodies cost scholar transport schemes in the ...

SEDIBENG.- Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has announced that only 4858 learners remain unplaced as part of the 2026 Online Admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8. A statement by the ...

The Gauteng department of education said that it has placed more than 95% of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2026 academic year. The department says Grade 1 placements currently stand at 97%, ...

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