​Thembisa Shologu
Gauteng parents and guardians have seven days left to submit their online applications for the 2022 academic year, for learners who are currently in Grade 7.
Department of Education's Phase 1 of 2022 online applications will close on September 3.
The Department of Education has recorded 241 066 successful applications, thus far.
MEC Panyaza Lusufi said they have noted that some parents and guardians need to be reminded that the application stages also include the submission of the requested documents to the selected schools on time. 
"To avoid disappointment, we remind parents and guardians to furnish the schools they applied to with the documents as soon as possible," Lesufi said.  
Parents who do not have access to the internet are urged to use alternative ways to apply.
These include decentralised walk-in centres (including district offices) across the province or continue to interact with our contact centre 0800 000 789,  
details are on the GDE admissions website and social media platforms. 
The placement for Phase 1 will happen between October 15 and November 30, while phase two will be between November 15 and November 30.
Phase 2 applications will begin on September 13 and will focus on parents and guardians whose children will be going to Grade 1 or Grade 8 in 2022 but are not in a public school in Gauteng, this will end on October 8. ​