More than 800-thousand online admissions applications for Grades 1 and 8 for the 2027 academic year

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The Gauteng Education Department has warned parents against paying money to anyone promising to secure school placements for their children. The Department says it received more than 800-thousand online admissions applications for Grades 1 and 8 for the 2027 academic year. The online admissions application closed at midnight on Friday last week. Education MEC -- Lebogang Maile -- says learner placement cannot be bought, and those attempting to manipulate the process will face consequences. He was briefing the media in Johannesburg on Sunday. Luyanda Danca reports…

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