“As the department, we would like to inform parents that the MEC is currently finalising all admissions appeals and responses will reach them by January 14, 2020,” spokesperson Steve Mabona said in a statement on Monday.
The department, however, announced late registrations for grades 1 and 8 admissions would officially open on January 15, 2020, and close on January 24.
“It is important to note that only schools with available spaces will be availed on the system during the late registration period. Applicants should also note that they will be provisionally placed at the schools that they have applied to,” Mabona explained.
The department added parent should take note that at this stage, once placement is confirmed – pending the required documents – no objections and appeals would be entertained as there were only limited spaces.
“We are working tirelessly to finalise the outstanding appeals and responses to all those who appealed and wish to assure all parents that all learners will be placed accordingly. Parents must note that the outcome of the appeal is final.
“The parents who submitted appeals to other government offices other than the office of the MEC for Gauteng education will not be responded to as the appeals process is clearly articulated in the regulations. It must be reiterated that, only schools with available space will appear on the admissions application system,” Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said.
