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The South African
4 days ago
- General
- The South African
Here are Gauteng Grade 1 and 8 2026 online admissions details
Parents and guardians in Gauteng should prepare for the 2026 online admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners, which opens on 24 July and closes on 29 August. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has urged families to ensure all necessary documents are ready ahead of the application window to avoid delays. To apply, parents must visit the official GDE website once applications go live. Required documents include certified copies of the parent's South African ID or passport, the child's birth certificate or relevant permits, and proof of home and work addresses. Grade 8 applicants must also submit their latest Grade 7 report, while Grade 1 applicants need a clinic card or immunisation report. In related news, Tanganani Primary School in Diepsloot has officially opened, ending weeks of disruption that kept hundreds of children out of school. Teaching began at the newly built school after construction delays and community protests pushed back its original opening date of 5 May. Community members had protested to demand local job opportunities linked to the school's construction. The unrest affected both the building schedule and the appointment of teaching staff. The Department said it responded swiftly to minimise the impact on learners. 'This measure ensured that academic activities continued while the recruitment of permanent educators proceeded according to the Department's Recruitment and Selection Policy,' said GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona. The recruitment process ended on 21 May, and the new teachers are expected to start on 2 June. Tanganani Primary is one of two new schools that have tackled severe overcrowding in Diepsloot. Earlier this month, the Department confirmed that 285 learners in the area had yet to attend school in 2025, 206 of them in primary grades. Although Tanganani now offers 18 classrooms, construction on the second school continues, and a third school remains in the planning stages. Still, officials have assured parents that the current facility is secure and ready for learning. 'The school premises are secure, with appropriate fencing and lockable gates in place,' Mabona confirmed. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
6 days ago
- The Citizen
School staff member arrested for alleged sexual of grade 2 pupil
Police arrested the suspect on Wednesday, after the pupil's mother opened a case at the Mondeor Police Station. A staff member from Laerskool Dalmondeor, in the south of Johannesburg, has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a Grade 2 pupil on school grounds. Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson Steve Mabona said police arrested the suspect on Wednesday, after the pupil's mother opened a case at Mondeor Police Station. Arrest 'According to information at our disposal, the pupil's mother alleges that her child was sexually assaulted by the suspect on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, in one of the school's cloakrooms. 'The mother reportedly opened a case at Mondeor Police Station that same day. Other details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and the matter was unknown to the school until Tuesday, 27 May 2025, when police acted on the complaint and arrived at the school to arrest the implicated staff member,' Mabona said. Mabona added that the circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being investigated by the police. 'The alleged perpetrator remains in custody, and he will be precautionarily removed as a staff member at the school.' ALSO READ: AfriForum accuses NPA of playing to public gallery in Cwecwe rape case 'Incident disturbing' Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said he is deeply disturbed by the alleged sexual assault of a Grade 2 girl pupil by a staff member at the Laerskool Dalmondeor. 'It is heartbreaking that a child could be subjected to such trauma in a place meant to nurture and protect them. We condemn this alleged act in the strongest terms and call for the law to take its full course. 'This incident takes place during Child Protection Week, a period dedicated to raising awareness about the rights, safety, and dignity of children. It is a painful reminder of the urgent need to strengthen protective measures in all learning environments and ensure that no child is ever subjected to harm while under our care,' said Chiloane. Child safety The GDE said it takes allegations of this nature 'extremely seriously'. 'The safety, protection, and psychological well-being of all pupils remains our foremost priority,' the department said. NOW READ: BREAKING: Main suspect in murder of Olorato Mongale shot dead in KZN
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- TimesLIVE
General assistant arrested for alleged sexual assault of grade 2 pupil
A general assistant at Laerskool Dalmondeor in Johannesburg was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged sexual incident involving a grade 2 pupil last week. 'The learner's mother alleges that her child was sexually assaulted by a general assistant on Wednesday, May 21, in one of the school's cloakrooms. The mother reportedly opened a case at Mondeor Police Station the same day,' Gauteng education department spokesperson Steve Mabona said on Thursday. The case was unknown to the school until police arrived to arrest the implicated staff member. 'The circumstances are being investigated by the police. The alleged perpetrator remains in custody, and he will be precautionarily removed from the school,' Mabona said. Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane said he was deeply disturbed by the alleged incident. The department said it took such allegations seriously. 'The safety, protection and psychological wellbeing of all learners remains our foremost priority. 'It is heartbreaking that a child could be subjected to such trauma in a place meant to nurture and protect them. We condemn this alleged act in the strongest terms and call for the law to take its full course,' Chiloane said. He said the arrest took place during Child Protection Week, a period dedicated to raising awareness about the rights, safety and dignity of children. 'It is a painful reminder of the urgent need to strengthen protective measures in all learning environments and ensure that no child is ever subjected to harm while under our care,' Chiloane said.
The South African
29-05-2025
- General
- The South African
New Diepsloot school opens after protests and delays
Tanganani Primary School in Diepsloot has officially opened its doors, marking a breakthrough for hundreds of children waiting for access to education. Teaching is underway after weeks of disruption caused by community protests and construction delays. Originally scheduled to open on 5 May, the new Diepsloot school's launch was delayed after residents protested for economic opportunities. The unrest affected both the construction progress and the appointment of teachers. The Gauteng Department of Education said these disruptions were beyond its control but quickly moved to limit the impact on learners. 'This measure ensured that academic activities continued while the recruitment of permanent educators proceeded according to the Department's Recruitment and Selection Policy,' said departmental spokesperson Steve Mabona. The hiring process concluded on 21 May, and the newly appointed educators are expected to report by 2 June. Tanganani Primary is one of two new schools in Diepsloot earmarked to address overcrowding in the fast-growing township. Earlier this month, the Department revealed that 285 learners in Diepsloot had not yet attended school this year, 206 of them in primary school. While Tanganani has delivered 18 functional classrooms, the second school is still under construction, and work on a third has not yet started. Despite the delays, the Department has confirmed that Tanganani Primary School is safe and operational. 'The school premises are secure, with appropriate fencing and lockable gates in place,' Mabona said. Temporary services, including mobile toilets, water tankers, and a generator delivered on 15 May, have been implemented to ensure the new Diepsloot school can function. A power kiosk was installed on 24 May, with complete electrical distribution expected by 27 May. The Department has launched academic support initiatives to recover lost teaching time in the new Diepsloot school, including assessments, remedial lessons, and peer-supported learning sessions. 'These include baseline assessments conducted between 12 and 16 May 2025, followed by the development of customised intervention plans informed by diagnostic results,' said Mabona. A mid-year academic review is set for 31 July, to reintegrate learners into the entire curriculum by Term 4. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Eyewitness News
26-05-2025
- General
- Eyewitness News
GDE says repairing Riverlea High classrooms gutted by fire to cost around R2.5m
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Education Department said that repairing classrooms gutted by a fire at Riverlea High School would cost around R2.5 million. In April, a blaze broke out at the Randburg school, damaging 11 classrooms, including a block of toilets. While the cause of the fire is still being investigated, the department has since provided four mobile classrooms, as repairs are set to take a while to complete. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said they were also improving the school's safety infrastructure. "And the school is currently in a better place to be in a position to fight any fire that might be, or rather, occur in the school. We noticed that the last safety inspection, rather the fire safety inspection, was not recorded prior to the incident. But plans are afoot to make sure that the City of Johannesburg assists us, you know, in the second quarter."
