President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured parents they will not be forced to send their children back to school when on-site learning resumes for grade 7 and 12 pupils on 1 June.
Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday evening, outlining that the country would be moving to Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown on 1 June. South Africa is currently at Level 4 of the nationwide lockdown.
On Sunday, Ramaphosa said the risk-adjusted approach of the lockdwon was guided by several criteria. It included the level of infection and rate of transmission, the capacity of health facilities, the extent of the implementation of public health interventions, as well as the economic and social impact of continued restrictions.
The department has been meeting with multiple stakeholders to ensure that pupils return to school safely. He added there would be strict control measures at schools, and water and sanitation infrastructure were being put in place to allow for physical distancing and regular hand washing.
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