​Thembisa Shologu
Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has announced the re-opening of Phase 2 of the online applications for Grades 1 and 8 for the 2022 academic year. 
The Department said Phase 2 – which kicks off on Monday- will be for parents and guardians with children going to Grade 1 or Grade 8 who are currently not in a public school in Gauteng. Phase 2 ends on Friday, 8 October 2021.
"We are also glad to announce that parents and guardians who were not able to apply on time during Phase 1 for learners in Grade 7 at public schools in Gauteng will be able to apply under Phase 2," said Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona.
 
Parents and guardians applying in Phase 2 are urged to prepare the documentation that it is all certified and correct, upload these documents onto the system or submit them at the school(s) they applied to within 7 days of applying. 
"It is also important that parents enter the correct details onto the system when applying," said Mabona.
Documents needed for applying include:
1. Parent and child ID or passport
2. Refugee Permit
3. Asylum Seeker Permit
4. Permanent Residence Permit
5. Study Permit
6. Your South African Birth Certificate
7. Proof of Home Address
8. Proof of Work Address
9. Latest School Report
10. Clinic Card/Immunization Card (Grade 1 only)
The Department has expressed gratitude towards parents and guardians who managed to successfully apply during Phase 1 applications. A total of 351 169 applications were recorded on Friday, 3 September 2021.
"We have outdone ourselves this year, not just as the Department, but as stakeholders, as parents and as guardians in having made the new two-phased approach a success so far. We wish every parent and guardian applying under Phase 2 the very best and we assure them that our team will be there to assist them every step of the way," said MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi.
Education team is available for assistance during Phase 2 applications on all its social media platforms, decentralized walk-in centres or call 0800 000 789.​