Bad weather forces Cape Winelands and Overberg schools to remain closed on Friday

Heavy rain and wind damage force schools to remain closed in Cape Winelands and Overberg districts.

The Bot River in the Overberg District Municipality is experiencing strong water currents. Picture: Facebook/Overberg District Municipality

“We do not take the decision to close schools lightly and have the best interests of our learners and teachers at heart when making these decisions,” said Education MEC David Maynier on Thursday.Maynier said the decision to keep the Cape Winelands and Overberg district schools is based on the interests of learner and teacher safety, particularly with regard to travelling to and from schools.

“This means that schools in the Cape Town metro districts, the West Coast Education District, and the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be open tomorrow, unless approval has been granted by the Head of Department for specific individual schools to remain closed,” Maynier said.

“Members of the public are urged to continue donating non-perishable food items, blankets, toiletries, and other essentials.”

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