All applicants placed, says GDE
For the parents who have not applied for admission in 2020, the late applications period will be opened as soon as all queries are resolved.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) on Tuesday announced that all qualifying applicants who submitted documents had been placed in a school.
The GDE said they were in the process of mopping up placement for the 2020 academic year.
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“We have learned that most of the enquiries are from applicants that have not submitted documents and those that are unhappy with placement.
“All enquiries are receiving attention and are being resolved.
“We need to acknowledge the challenge of space limitations in the following areas: Lenasia, Mondeor, Meredale, Naturena, Midrand, Edenvale, Kempton Park, Pretoria North, Pretoria East, and Pretoria South,” says GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona.
Mabona says they are appealing to parents to accept placement as offered.
For the parents who have not applied for admission in 2020, the late applications period will be opened as soon as all queries are resolved.
Only schools with available space will be accepting new learners.
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Parents who have submitted objections and appeals should note that these are being processed and responses will be provided in due course.
Most of the appeals are being resolved in consultation with affected parents.
“It is quite concerning that the majority of enquiries are related to applicants who have not submitted documents.
“It is paramount to note that placement cannot be processed without submission of documents.
“Parents will be given an opportunity to submit documents to facilitate placement.” said MEC Panyaza Lesufi.
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