Thousands of learners still not placed in Ekurhuleni

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has reaffirmed its commitment to placing about 23 644 learners, yet unplaced, as October 31 deadline looms.

The two districts that have the highest number of unplaced learners are Tshwane South and Ekurhuleni North.

In ensuring that all learners are placed, the department has implemented the following measures:

• On October 25 all principals were informed to approve offers of placement from their schools.

• Further communication, as sent to schools to accept placements of parents who received confirmations from the district offices. Such placements must be approved without delay.

• The department took a decision to remove about 21 094 learners that have not submitted the relevant documents from the system. These learners will be considered at a later stage.

• About 5 974 learners forfeited their spaces because they didn’t accept or reject placements and subsequently their spaces were offered to those interested.

GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona said officials are working tirelessly to place learners.

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“On average, about 1 500 learners per district are still to be placed.

“This is a critical period and it is being closely monitored by the relevant officials,” said Mabona.

“We appeal to parents to be patient and work with our officials for necessary placements to be processed.

“It must be noted that most schools are full and, unfortunately, not all learners will be placed at their preferred schools,” said MEC Lesufi.

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