Statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore - Strike Action: No Decision to Close Schools has been Taken

"We have a responsibility to ensure that learning continues and that minimum disruption occurs.

"I am calling on governing bodies to assist by having a presence at schools on Thursday. Our department will be monitoring each and every school through our circuit managers and EMDC directors.

"Any decision on closure of an individual school will only be made on Thursday should the strike proceed and should effective learning be impossible.

"We remain, however, hopeful that a settlement will be reached."

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Gert Witbooi
Media Liaison Officer
Office of the MEC for Education
Western Cape
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