It was reported on Wednesday that Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga made the announcement.
Motshekga stated that the June exam period will now be utilised to cover the syllabus that has been missed.
Covid-19 and schooling
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The report continued by stating that the minister also provided a detailed list of suspended contact sports.
Newly -gazetted regulations under the Disaster Management Act allow for normal attendance.
This includes special needs schools.
Matrics of the class of 2021 will not be writing mid-year exams. Image: LUCA SOLA/AFPSource: Getty Images
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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