Gauteng schools get a deep clean ahead of reopening

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During the weekend, some schools in Gauteng received a deep cleaning assisted by the provincial education department as they prepare for reopening on 1 June.

Grade 7 and Grade 12’s are the first grades to return to schools, the Gauteng education department posted the progress of the preparedness of some schools in the east and south of the province such as Brakpan High School and Gauteng East Education Centre.

Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said: “Department is committed to ensure the principle of safety first is adhered to in all our facilities including schools.”

We are getting ready #ShcoolsReopening @Lesufi @educationgp Gauteng East Education centre @GautengProvince #GGT2030 pic.twitter.com/FZFoGNIdXG

— Steve Mabona (@Steve_Mabona) May 24, 2020

As we prepare for #1stJune. This weekend we are attending to schools in Duduza and Nigel ⁦@Steve_Mabona⁩ pic.twitter.com/GgNBwaAQof

— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) May 23, 2020

https://twitter.com/educationgp/status/1264602014669037571?s=20

We are ready #SchoolReopening pic.twitter.com/EyGx2EJjfS

— Steve Mabona (@Steve_Mabona) May 25, 2020

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