Gauteng records over 200 000 online applications
"Parents are reminded to upload documents on the system or submit hard copies at schools they applied to, within seven days of making an application."
The Gauteng Department of Education has on Monday recorded 233 035 applications for prospective grades 1 and 8 learners.
The online system opened on Thursday, 25 June and recorded about 68 000 applications by 10:30. Spokesperson Steve Mabona said about 30 796 parents uploaded documents online.
A total of 100 599 applications were recorded for grade 1 and 132 436 for grade 8.
“Indeed, glitches regarding the OTPs (one-time PINs) and confirmation of individual records by Department of Home Affairs (DHA) were experienced but was resolved within 30 minutes into the application period,” he said.
“Parents are reminded to upload documents on the system or submit hard copies at schools they applied to, within seven days of making an application.”
He said all parents who experience difficulties while applying may call 0800-000-789 for assistance. MEC Panyaza Lesufi said the department was indebted to parents who embraced the system and encourage those who have not applied to do so, ‘at their leisure because the principle of first come first served will not be applicable’.
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