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WC schools are oversubscribed for 2023, so where do pupils go? - Naptosa

By Tasneem Adams

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Yasierah Adonis, Naptosa Western Cape provincial chairperson, about the challenges parents are experiencing with schools being over...

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    Naptosa concerned by increase in COVID infections at schools

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    354 days ago
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    362 days ago
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    WCED: We are ready to welcome pupils, staff back to school on Monday

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    382 days ago
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    WC school admissions process for 2022 not over yet, says dept

    The Western Cape Education Department on Thursday said that the 2022 school admissions process had not yet been concluded and is urging parents to be patient and calm.

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  • FILE: Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga held a media briefing on Saturday, 19 June 2021, where she announced that all adults working in public and independent schools; irrespective of their age; will get the opportunity to be vaccinated. Picture: GCIS.

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