Schools must accept the nearest pupils first, regardless of their language or ability to pay
Applications through the online admissions system opened on April 16 and will close at midnight on Tuesday morning
The education department filed papers to the highest court in the land this week to appeal last month’s high court judgment
Provincial education spokesperson Steve Mabona confirmed that the department had filed its application to appeal the court’s decision
Understanding migration and age dynamics can address placement problems
A total of 3 366 Grade 1 and Grade 8 pupils still need to be placed in schools, according to Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi
People were told to express their grievances against political parties by approaching Lesufi instead of attacking schools and damaging property.
Hoërskool Overvaal maintains it has reached its capacity while the department said the pupils were denied places based on their language preference.