Gauteng probes cost of educating undocumented foreign learners amid growing pressure on schools
The Gauteng Department of Education has launched an investigation into the financial impact of educating undocumented foreign learners as schools continue to face mounting pressure from overcrowding and rising enrolment. The issue was raised during the tabling of the department's 2026/27 budget vote by Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, in the Gauteng Legislature on Tuesday. Gauteng operates the largest public education system in South Africa, currently serving more than 2.8 million […]
