Parents across Gauteng, including those in Diepsloot and surrounding areas, are being urged to prepare for the release of school placement offers for Grade 1 and 8 learners starting Wednesday, 16 October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane announced that the department will begin sending out SMS offers to parents who applied through the online admissions system for the 2026 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement has brought a mix of relief and anxiety for many parents who have been waiting since applications closed in August. In areas like Diepsloot, where access to online services and communication can sometimes be limited, community members are advised to double-check their cellphone numbers and ensure they can receive messages from the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cParents will be getting messages on the cellphone number they provided. Please make sure that it\u2019s correct,\u201d Chiloane said. \u201cAnd don\u2019t panic if you don\u2019t receive your message immediately \u2014 every child will be placed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The MEC emphasised that parents must accept placement offers within seven days, warning that failure to do so could affect their child\u2019s chances of securing a suitable school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Community leaders and education activists in Diepsloot have welcomed the update but say more needs to be done to assist parents who struggle with the online system or lack access to data. Local schools and community centres often play a key role in helping parents complete the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cEvery year we see parents panicking because they don\u2019t know where to go for help,\u201d said a local education volunteer. \u201cWe urge them to visit nearby schools or use the education department hotline if they face challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The Gauteng Department of Education has assured parents that no learner will be left unplaced, promising to work until all children have a school to attend when the new academic year begins in January 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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