By REGINALD KANYANE
The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said her department wishes to remind parents and legal guardians of the open window for learner registration for the 2025 academic year intake.
Motsumi said the registration period runs from 1 April until 30 September 2024.
“The registration period will operate on a first come, first served basis. We encourage parents to seize the opportunity. Timely learner registration is crucial for effective planning within our schools.
“It allows us to allocate resources efficiently and ensures we have adequate classrooms, furniture, and stationery for all learners come the 2025 academic year. I urge parents and guardians to avoid delays and register their children during this designated period,” she said.
Motsumi further said the department reminds parents and guardians to bring documents such as certified copy of learner’s birth certificate, Immunisation Card, most recent report card (if applicable) and transfer letter or card from previous school (if applicable) for registration.
She added that, for learners from outside South Africa, study visa or parents’ work permit, residence permit (or proof of application for non-citizens) and asylum seeker permit or certificate granting refugee status (if applicable) will be needed.
“While schools are required to maintain waiting lists, principals and School Governing Bodies (SGBs) encourage parents to submit applications before the deadline to avoid longer wait times. Schools will issue written acceptance or non-acceptance decisions to parents by 30 September 2024,” said Motsumi.
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