Four years, same 18 schools: The recurring maths of Gauteng’s school infrastructure
Daily Maverick | 06.03.2026 04:35
Although the academic year is well under way, it was only on 4 March 2026 that the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) finally announced a "complete placement" of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners. According to the department, as of the evening of 3 March, the final 484 students in the high-pressure zones of Tembisa and Kempton Park — had been placed at alternative schools within their respective areas.
