On Monday, 24 July, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) commenced the process of placing learners. They expect to complete the process by 30 October 2017.
According to an official statement released, parents will receive offers of placement by SMS and have seven days to accept or reject the offer. Parents are urged to respond to the placement offer by either accepting or rejecting it. However, not all parents will receive an SMS before the end of August.
Oupa Bodibe, the GDE’s acting Head of Communication said, “Districts are working with schools to sign off and verify final lists of admission per school. This process was delayed by the winter school holidays. Parents are urged not to panic if they have not received an SMS within the next three weeks. However, they should contact the district if no SMS notification has been received three weeks after 24 July.
“Parents who have been informed that their application has been declined can lodge an objection with the district. The objection form is attainable on our website at www.education.gpg.gov.za or at the school.”
Initial placement statistics will not be available until later next week.
According to the GDE, a total of 12 684 applications were made by non-South African citizens.
“When incomplete documents are submitted and the parent submits proof of application from the Department of Home Affairs, schools will accept learners provisionally.
The above provision is applicable to both South African and Non-South African citizens. Schools will keep a database of undocumented learners and parents.”
The department commended parents for heeding the call to apply online and on time.
“Once more, we thank the people of Gauteng for the overwhelming response to the online admission process. The early processing of admissions means that learning and teaching can commence on the first day of the 2018 academic calendar,” said MEC Panyaza Lesufi.
The GDE condemned the protest action rejecting a principal because of the colour of his skin
“The Department has learnt the disturbing news that the community in Klipspruit West has rejected the principal because of his skin colour. This action is strongly condemned, as it runs against the non-racial principles of our society. Educators are appointed on the basis of qualification and experience.”
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