There are currently 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa.
“Schools will be closed from Wednesday, 18 March, and will remain closed until after the Easter weekend.
To compensate, the mid-year school holidays will be shortened by a week,” said Ramaphosa.Meanwhile, a travel ban has been imposed on high-risk countries.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official
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