Pupils expected back in class on July 19

Teaching at schools across the country will come to a halt on Wednesday, nearly a week earlier than planned.

This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced sweeping lockdown regulations to bring the runaway Covid-19 infections under control. 

During a visit to the Free State on Monday, Motshekga provided an update on the impact the new regulations would have on the sector.

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“The School Management Teams, teachers, learners in hostel facilities, and learners with special education needs waiting for parents to pick them up, should report at school until Friday, 2 July.

“The usual Winter Vacation Learner Support Programme for Grades 11 and 12, organised by provinces, districts and schools, should continue under very strict conditions in compliance with the Covid-19 health and safety protocols,” she said.

But she added no residential camps would be allowed.