This is according to Northern Cape Education spokesperson, Geoffrey van der Merwe. He encourages all parents and legal guardians to make use of the online admission system to apply and secure space at a public school for the 2021 school academic year.

The system will go live at 9:00 on Monday. Van der Merwe says the online admission system is user-friendly and will guide the applicants step by step until the application is complete.

Users can access the website from either their smartphone, PC, or tablet.

The Northern Cape still finds itself grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, and therefore must adhere to regulations and guidelines, says Geoffrey.

The department of education has identified walk-in centers in each district that will assist those without access to a device or internet connectivity to apply. 

In the past, parents would queue at schools to seek placement for their children. By introducing the online admission system, the Department wants to curb this practice.

Van der Merwe says the success of the online admission system depends on the co-operation the department receives from the public.

All applications submitted after 30 September will be acknowledged and recorded as late, and applicants will be considered based on the availability of space.

OFM/Blaine Jones