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Media Statement by Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Mr Lebogang Maile on the restoration of SA-SAMS and the resumption of report cards issuing in Gauteng Schools - 26 June 2026

Gauteng Infrastructure Financing AgencyRef: https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/Media%20Statement%20by%20Gauteng%20MEC%20for%20Education,%20Sport,%20Arts,%20Culture%20and%20Recreation,%20Mr%20Lebogang%20Maile%20on%20the%20restoration%20of%20SA-SAMS%20and%20the%20resumption%20of%20report%20cards%20issuing%20in%20Gauteng%20Schools%20-%2026%20June%202026.pdf

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Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

The Gauteng Department of Education announced that the South African School Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS) has been fully restored after technical issues caused disruptions. The restoration allows schools to resume issuing learner report cards and complete administrative tasks efficiently. The department emphasizes the importance of system stability and provides contact details for technical support.

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technical support contactOngoing

Urgent technical assistance for recurring SA-SAMS access issues (GDE Service Desk)

If schools experience recurring technical issues while accessing SA-SAMS, they can get urgent help by contacting the GDE Service Desk by phone or email.

Who it is for
schools (including school principals and administrative staff) accessing SA-SAMS in Gauteng
How to act on it
Contact the GDE Service Desk on 011 843 6716 or email GDEITServiceDesk@gauteng.gov.za for urgent assistance.
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The Gauteng Department of Education further advises schools that should any recurring technical issues arise while accessing the system, they must immediately contact the GDE Service Desk on 011 843 6716 or email GDEITServiceDesk@gauteng.gov.za for urgent assistance.
service resumption for schools to issue report cards

Resumption of learner report card issuing via restored SA-SAMS

Gauteng schools can access SA-SAMS again to print, verify and issue learner report cards after the system was fully restored.

Who it is for
learners, parents, guardians and school communities in Gauteng, and the public ordinary schools that issue report cards
How to act on it
Schools access SA-SAMS to proceed with the printing, verification and issuing of learner report cards.
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The Department can now confirm that schools are once again able to access SA-SAMS and proceed with the printing, verification and issuing of learner report cards.

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Reference

https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/Media%20Statement%20by%20Gauteng%20MEC%20for%20Education,%20Sport,%20Arts,%20Culture%20and%20Recreation,%20Mr%20Lebogang%20Maile%20on%20the%20restoration%20of%20SA-SAMS%20and%20the%20resumption%20of%20report%20cards%20issuing%20in%20Gauteng%20Schools%20-%2026%20June%202026.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Gauteng Department of Education
  • SA-SAMS restoration
  • 26 June 2026
  • report cards issuing
  • Citrix environment
  • GDE Service Desk contact: 011 843 6716
  • email: GDEITServiceDesk@gauteng.gov.za

Dates

Closing Date

26 June 2026