Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed on Wednesday (3 June) and Thursday (4 June) due to severe weather warnings in the area.
Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier says the decision was taken in consultation with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre to protect learners and teachers as heavy rainfall is expected.
The closure affects all public ordinary and special needs schools in the district. Schools have been informed and asked to notify parents.
All other schools in the Western Cape are expected to remain open unless special approval for closure is granted on a case-by-case basis.
The department says schools are expected to reopen on Friday, while the situation will continue to be monitored. Parents will be informed directly if any additional school closures become necessary.
Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier says the decision was taken in consultation with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre to protect learners and teachers as heavy rainfall is expected.
The closure affects all public ordinary and special needs schools in the district. Schools have been informed and asked to notify parents.
All other schools in the Western Cape are expected to remain open unless special approval for closure is granted on a case-by-case basis.
The department says schools are expected to reopen on Friday, while the situation will continue to be monitored. Parents will be informed directly if any additional school closures become necessary.