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flag Over 130,000 South African students remain unplaced in schools or universities in 2026 due to systemic failures.

flag In 2026, tens of thousands of South African students remain unplaced in schools and universities due to systemic failures. flag Over 23,000 learners in four provinces lack school placements, particularly in grades 1 and 8, amid bureaucratic delays, late applications, and insufficient infrastructure. flag At the university level, more than 100,000 students with bachelor’s passes are denied entry, as demand far exceeds capacity at institutions like Wits and UCT. flag Critics point to flawed exam standards, underfunded schools, and inadequate planning as root causes, calling for improved forecasting, increased funding, expanded public capacity, and reforms to equity and technical education.

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