A commentary in the Sowetan warns that Gauteng's shortage of school placement space cannot be allowed to become the norm. Parents and schools across the province are facing ongoing uncertainty as demand for learner placements continues to outstrip the available supply. The piece argues that the recurring admissions crisis, which leaves many families unsure of where their children will be placed, requires urgent and lasting solutions rather than acceptance as a routine feature of each academic year.
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