Education: R3.9bn budget and new online registration system

GAUTENG’S MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture, Matome Chiloane, has launched an innovative online school registration system. This initiative is a component of the province's R3.9 billion education budget.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

During a media briefing held yesterday, following the budget vote, Chiloane emphasised that every learner in Gauteng possesses a fundamental right to quality education, irrespective of their geographical location.

Chiloane clarified that automatic placement for Grade 1 will not be granted to learners currently enrolled in Grade R at schools.

These learners are still required to apply, either at their current school or any other institution.

He also stated that foreign nationals seeking school placements for their children must possess legal residency in the country and be able to furnish all necessary compliance documentation.

“This Budget Vote not only signifies our commitment to investment in education but also serves as a validation of our approach in viewing investments in township schools as strategic moves to enhance human capital,” Chiloane stated emphatically.

“By empowering our scholars, we are not merely performing acts of charity; we are facilitating opportunities that yield extraordinary returns for our province and nation.”