ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum is deeply concerned about the persistent failures of the Gauteng Department of Education’s online application system for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners. Despite the department’s claims of success, the system has been plagued by inefficiencies, resulting in numerous parents and guardians being denied placement for their children.
We acknowledge the department’s efforts to improve the system, including the extension of the 2025 online admissions period to accommodate parents affected by technical issues. However, we believe that more needs to be done to address the underlying issues.
Keys Concerns:
– Inequitable Access: Many parents and guardians are left without placement, raising concerns about the system’s fairness and efficiency.
– Corruption Allegations: Some principals prioritize foreign nationals with available cash, often from undocumented sources, over deserving South African learners.
– Technical Issues: The system has been plagued by technical problems, making it difficult for parents to apply and access information.
– To effectively represent the interests of Gauteng residents, we will be seeking answers on the following through our representation in the Gauteng Legislature and Member of Portfolio Committee on Education, John Moodey MPL:
– Total number of applications received for the Academic Year 2025;
– Total number of successful applications for the Academic Year 2025;
– Total number of rejected applications for the Academic Year 2025 and reasons for rejection;
– Total number of learners either born of foreign nationals or themselves born outside South Africa by foreign national parents that their parents provided legitimate identification of themselves;
– Plans to mitigate the influx of learners seeking spaces in Gauteng schools and prioritize South Africans;
– Improvements in the Academic Year 2025’s application system compared to previous years versions;
– Measures to prevent principals from selling spaces to the highest bidder;
– Strategies to address challenges the system is vulnerable to;
We urge the department to provide transparent and comprehensive responses to these questions, ensuring that the rights of South African learners are protected and prioritized. It’s time for accountability and constructive solutions to benefit the people of Gauteng.
We are deeply concerned about allegations of corruption, where principals prioritize foreign.
ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum Calls for Urgent Attention to the Grade 1 and Grade 8 Online Application System For 2025
ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum is deeply concerned about the persistent failures of the Gauteng Department of Education’s online application system for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners. Despite the department’s claims of success, the system has been plagued by inefficiencies, resulting in numerous parents and guardians being denied placement for their children.
We acknowledge the department’s efforts to improve the system, including the extension of the 2025 online admissions period to accommodate parents affected by technical issues. However, we believe that more needs to be done to address the underlying issues.
Keys Concerns:
– Inequitable Access: Many parents and guardians are left without placement, raising concerns about the system’s fairness and efficiency.
– Corruption Allegations: Some principals prioritize foreign nationals with available cash, often from undocumented sources, over deserving South African learners.
– Technical Issues: The system has been plagued by technical problems, making it difficult for parents to apply and access information.
– To effectively represent the interests of Gauteng residents, we will be seeking answers on the following through our representation in the Gauteng Legislature and Member of Portfolio Committee on Education, John Moodey MPL:
– Total number of applications received for the Academic Year 2025;
– Total number of successful applications for the Academic Year 2025;
– Total number of rejected applications for the Academic Year 2025 and reasons for rejection;
– Total number of learners either born of foreign nationals or themselves born outside South Africa by foreign national parents that their parents provided legitimate identification of themselves;
– Plans to mitigate the influx of learners seeking spaces in Gauteng schools and prioritize South Africans;
– Improvements in the Academic Year 2025’s application system compared to previous years versions;
– Measures to prevent principals from selling spaces to the highest bidder;
– Strategies to address challenges the system is vulnerable to;
We urge the department to provide transparent and comprehensive responses to these questions, ensuring that the rights of South African learners are protected and prioritized. It’s time for accountability and constructive solutions to benefit the people of Gauteng.
We are deeply concerned about allegations of corruption, where principals prioritize foreign.