School Placement
As South African schools gear up to reopen on January 14, thousands of learners in Gauteng are still without placements, despite official claims that the situation is managed. The Gauteng Department of Education reported 4,858 unplaced Grade 1 and Grade 8 students on January 6, a reduction from 140,000 nationwide in December 2025. This ongoing issue highlights persistent challenges in education infrastructure and planning.
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As the new school year begins in South Africa, around 5,000 learners in Grades 1 to 8 in Gauteng still lack school placements, exacerbating annual anxieties for parents. The Gauteng Department of Education faces criticism for lacking a clear plan, amid systemic issues like migration and online registration barriers. A recent Western Cape court ruling highlights similar failures elsewhere, urging better policies nationwide.