By BAKANG MOKOTO
3 August 2025- The Northern Cape MEC for Education, Abraham Vosloo said their Online Admission System continues to set the standard nationwide, serving as a benchmark for effective and efficient learner admissions. Vosloo said the application period for the 2026 academic year was open from 14 April until 23 May 2025, during which they received a total of 30 409 applications for Grades R, 1 and 8.
“The first round of the placement process for learners commenced on 31 July 2025 at 5pm. Parents and legal guardians have received SMS notifications informing them of the outcome of their child’s placement. The second round of placements will take place on 22 August 2025.
“We extend our sincere appreciation to the admission teams at both Provincial and District offices for their unwavering commitment and hard work. Their dedication ensures that all placements will be concluded by the end of November 2025,” he said.
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