Angie Motshekga says at least 99 percent of Gauteng and the Western Cape schools are ready to reopen.
“We are saying we as ready as could be. There are still some challenges in areas where we were struggling even before the lockdown, your sanitation, your water. Fortunately, the President has now since deployed the army,” said Motshekga.
“We are working with the Department of Water and Sanitation to help us deal with those areas...” she added.Motshekga says at least 99 percent of Gauteng and the Western Cape schools are ready to reopen.- Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.
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