Matsemela said that this will assist the department to get enough furniture in time and with the ordering of texts books. "To parents from outside South Africa, learners’ study visas or parents’ work permits, residence permits (or proof of application for non-citizens), asylum seeker permits or certificates granting refugees status should be presented,” said Matsemela.

Meanwhile, principals and School Governing Bodies (SGBs) were also advised to carry out the message of online applications to parents, and also compile waiting lists. She further said that all application forms have been availed at schools and admissions will only be on a first-come-first-served basis.

OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi