12/01/2026
The school placement crisis is an annual challenge that parents in South Africa have come to dread.
Imagine the heartbreak of a child who is ready to learn, only to be told there is no seat for them in a classroom. This is the reality for nearly 5,000 children this week.
At SCSA, we believe that administrative hurdles should never stand in the way of a childβs constitutional right to a basic education. We call on the Department of Basic Education to urgently close these placement gaps, ensuring every child enters school without delay.
Join our advocacy for a system where every child walks in school with a guaranteed seat in a classroom.