Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. Picture: Tracy Lee Stark
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga briefs members of the media on the state of readiness for the opening of schools, in the context of Covid-19 on Sunday.
This as learners get ready to head back to the school on Monday, 15 February 2021.
UPDATE: Over 16,000 learners still looking for school placements – Motshekga
The term ends on 23 April 2021, followed by a week-long break. The second term will run from 3 May until 9 July, with a two-week break. The third term will start on 26 July and end on 1 October, with a break for 10 days.
The fourth term will start on 11 October and end on 15 December.
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Watch the briefing below, courtesy of SABC:
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