announced at a press briefing that schools could open on 1 June for Grade 12s and Grade 7s.
This, however, is dependent on the department’s plans to ensure that schools are safe and Covid-19 compliant.
It is these plans that will be presented to the NCCC and then to the Cabinet for approval.
Motshekga said they had submitted their framework for the reopening of schools to the NCCC, but it was not approved.
“They said, go back.”
Motshekga said they will only be able to say schools will reopen on 1 June – or provide a timeline – after their plans were approved by the NCCC and the Cabinet.
