Premier Oscar Mabuyane said 200 were closed due to the virus and also said over 3000 out of 5135 schools had indicated they were not ready for Grades R, 1, 2, 3, 6, 10 and 11. They are seeking an extension from Pretoria.
More than 200 schools in the Eastern Cape remain closed after cases of Covid-19 were confirmed at those schools.
Mabuyane said to contain and mitigate the spread of infections in provincial schools, the provincial Department of Education conducted Covid-19 orientation schools training for 44 776 teachers and 5040 principals of 5064 schools. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that Grades R, 1, 2, 3, 6, 10 and 11, could return to school from July.
Mabuyane said the provincial Department of Education had transferred R165 million to schools for School Nutrition Programme.
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