Grade 7s and 12s in Mpumalanga were welcomed back to school on Monday and, despite a few setbacks, the reopening went smoothly, according to Jasper Zwane, spokesperson for the province’s education department.
While about 95% of schools were ready to open, Zwane said 5% had experienced challenges regarding water and sanitation, as well as local protests.
Zwane said the local business forum had held a protest over tenders in Lekazi near Mbombela.
Zwane added that the department had requested the police’s assistance in the matter.
The department would be receiving reports from schools throughout the week and would be able to pinpoint which school needed assistance along the way and how they it intervene, Zwane said.
