Ray White speaks to Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona as the province opens online school admissions for Grades 1 and 8 this Thursday, 25 July. While the department insists the platform has been upgraded, many parents are still reeling from past chaos—lost documents, long queues, and children left without placement. With applications closing on 29 August, officials promise smoother address verification and more transparent placements, but concerns persist. Has the system truly improved? Will working-class families finally be treated fairly? And what progress has been made since the Human Rights Commission launched its investigation into 2024's placement crisis?

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