The Western Cape Education Department said that
despite a challenging start to the online admissions process, it has already
exceeded the expected number of applications captured and submitted on the
online system in comparison to the same time in the admissions process in 2019.
Applications for learner enrolment for 2021 in
the Western Cape opened on 17 February and closes on 17 March 2020.
The department says that on the first day, 33
518 applications were submitted and at close of business on the 25th
of February, 154 449 applications have been successfully captured by parents on
the system.
The WCED said it received several complaints
from the public, relating to irregular and unlawful admissions practices which
were brought to the attention of school principals and governing body
chairpersons for resolution where applicable.
The education department says that schools were reminded
that although the WCED was actively encouraging parents to apply online, there
are still parents who may be unable to access the internet and who are not able
to manage the online process. Schools need to cater for such parents and accept
hard copy applications. Alternatively, schools are asked to support such
parents by availing their computer centres to guide and assist parents to
apply.
Done By: Mitchum George
Done By: Mitchum George
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