The Western Cape Education Department says all schools across the province will reopen on Wednesday, 13 May, following updated guidance from the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service.
The department says some schools may still remain closed if they have suffered infrastructure damage or face access challenges caused by the recent storm. Schools needing to close will apply for permission on a case-by-case basis, and parents will be informed directly if closures are approved.
Principals have also been instructed to report any storm-related damage to the department as soon as possible.
The department thanked school staff, officials and parents for the smooth implementation of school closures over the past week. Special thanks were also extended to emergency services, disaster management officials and other stakeholders supporting schools during the severe weather conditions.
The public has meanwhile been urged to rely only on official communication channels, including the WCED website and social media platforms, for updates. The department says a large amount of fake news has circulated during the past week, including altered graphics, forged signatures and AI-generated images.
Officials warned that the spread of false information places unnecessary strain on resources needed to support schools during severe weather events.
The department says some schools may still remain closed if they have suffered infrastructure damage or face access challenges caused by the recent storm. Schools needing to close will apply for permission on a case-by-case basis, and parents will be informed directly if closures are approved.
Principals have also been instructed to report any storm-related damage to the department as soon as possible.
The department thanked school staff, officials and parents for the smooth implementation of school closures over the past week. Special thanks were also extended to emergency services, disaster management officials and other stakeholders supporting schools during the severe weather conditions.
The public has meanwhile been urged to rely only on official communication channels, including the WCED website and social media platforms, for updates. The department says a large amount of fake news has circulated during the past week, including altered graphics, forged signatures and AI-generated images.
Officials warned that the spread of false information places unnecessary strain on resources needed to support schools during severe weather events.