Western Cape schools will be open to receive learners tomorrow
In accordance with the Gazette promulgated last week by Minister Motshekga, schools are to return on 1 June 2020.
We have been engaged in discussions at a national level over the weekend, and were awaiting the Minister’s announcement that was scheduled for 18h00 this evening. Given that this has now been postponed until tomorrow, we can no longer allow our schools to hover in a state of uncertainty.
Following the national minister’s earlier announcements, we have pulled out all the stops as a province to ensure that we are ready for the arrival of learners tomorrow. Principals and staff have worked tirelessly to get all the health and safety requirements in place.
R280 million has been spent on Personal Protective Equipment and cleaning materials. This includes:
- 2.4 million masks – 2 masks for each learner and WCED-employed staff member.