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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Thousands of Gauteng Learners Still Await Placement
Description: Nearly 5,000 Gauteng learners are still awaiting placement for the 2026 school year, with 1,381 Grade 1 and 3,477 Grade 8 learners yet to be placed. The Western Cape Education Department faces ongoing school re-opening pressure and SADTU in KwaZulu Natal reports concerns from school principals about readiness for reopening. Elvis Presslin spoke to SADTU spokesperson, Nomusa Cembi...