school placements
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Parents have until 17 May to submit late school applications for 2027
Western Cape parents who missed the WCED’s deadline still have until 17 May 2026 to submit late applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 places in 2027.
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Open letter to Premier Lesufi: Shifting blame for unplaced learners to parents is a mampara move
Dear Premier Panyaza Lesufi, It has been impressive how you have started this year with your shameless antics of shifting blame and accountability. Your disingenuous move to blame parents for…
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WATCH | Thousands of learners miss first day of school
While parents posted back-to-school photos on social media, thousands queued from 05:00 at education offices seeking school placement.
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Western Cape ready for new school year, late applications a concern
Placement is in progress for more than 7500 learners, but the department says it will speed up once the schools reopen for staff on Monday 12 January.
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School placement challenges persist across provinces before term starts
Thousands of learners across South Africa still await school placement before the new school year starts next week. Late applications still coming in.
