DBE briefs media on the reopening of schools and the 2022 academic year

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Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, says the arrangements that are meant to protect the school sector from Coronavirus infection will remain in place as schools in inland provinces are set to open their doors to learners tomorrow. However, the department and its stakeholders have sought to find every strategy to keep the sector going, even under such difficult conditions. Reporting on the story, Kaya News reporter, Katleho Sekhoto gives us more information. And Matakanye Matakanya, General Secretary for the National Schools Governing Bodies Association reacts to the DBE briefing on the reopening of schools.
11 Jan 2022 1PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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