The pupils from various areas surrounding Turffontein had mostly applied for placements at Sir John Adamson High School and Hoerskool President but both schools are full. YoliswaSobuwa
A parent, Tsakane Sithole, 36, said she was concerned about her child's future.
"I have been going up and down trying to find a place for my child who is in grade 10. This is after the department could not place her. She stayed at home for the whole of January doing nothing. Nothing has changed as they have been taught only two subjects," she said. But a 16-year-old grade 10 pupil said the situation at the tuck shop was better than staying at home and doing nothing.
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