A fraudster is soliciting bribes from parents on the online admissions placement system in exchange for placements.

In a decisive move to protect learners, the Gauteng Department of Education has closed 71 unregistered schools and continues monitoring high-risk areas to prevent their return.

The Gauteng Department of Education says its campaign to root out unregistered schools has led to 71 closures, with joint operations and hotlines helping to keep communities informed.