Tag: Gauteng Department of Education

LIFESTYLE

Gauteng schools face placement crunch amidst high-volume applications

The Gauteng Education MEC, Lebohang Maile, briefed the media following the closure of the 2027 online school application. The department reported having received 805,688 applications for Grade 1 and 8. The number represents 346,877 individual pupils seeking placement for the 2027 school year. Also see: Gagash and wife Charlotte Tibana denied bail in R6m estate […]

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Tears and shock as matric learner dies after mysterious vomiting episode

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has expressed its condolences following the tragic passing of a Grade 12 learner from Lakeside Secondary School in Sedibeng West, who reportedly died after excessive vomiting. The incident occurred on Monday evening, 3 November 2025. According to information obtained by the GDE, the learner began vomiting while in bed. When […]

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