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805,688 applications: Gauteng schools face 2027 capacity crunch
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Gauteng province has received more than 800,000 applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 entry in 2027, creating a serious capacity crunch for schools. Education MEC Lebogang Maile has urged authorities to reconsider the current system to accommodate the influx.
WHY IT MATTERS
The surge in applications threatens to overwhelm the province’s schools, potentially compromising educational quality and access for students.
Gauteng faces mounting pressure on school capacity after receiving 805,688 Grade 1 and 8 applications for 2027, with Education MEC Lebogang Maile calling for a rethink.
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