The Gauteng Department of Education says it expects 300 000 Grade 7 and 12 pupils back when schools reopen on 1 June.
The MEC said, in order for schools to be ready, it will need to have all the necessary personal protective equipment (PPEs) for pupils, while classrooms need to meet the necessary standards for physical distancing.
The department said, while pupils will be provided with at least two masks a week, parents are urged to provide masks on the first day of school.
Lesufi said the department was also procuring the services of general practitioners to start their day at schools, monitoring educators and pupils, before heading to their surgeries.
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The department will also be providing support to pupils who cannot return to school because of underlying diseases or fears.
