Mounting concerns about pupil placement in Gauteng and the Western Cape dominated discussions by parliaments social services cluster, which also warned communities against allowing anti-immigration sentiment to undermine childrens constitutional right to education.
On Thursday, parliaments portfolio chairpersons held a virtual media briefing to discuss the start of the new school and university year, covering key topics such as the recent matric results, school readiness and student funding for 2026.
Makhi Feni, chairperson of the select committee on education, sciences and creative industries, said they were pleading with communities not to be misled in situations linked to child migrants attending schools.
