Schreuder said that although the education department had great sympathy for the needs of the Health Department in combating the pandemic, the position of the department was that schools would reopen soon, which meant it could not, at this stage, relinquish hostels.
“The decision can only be taken by me. It cannot be taken on an ad hoc manner across the province. I ask for your understanding and support in this regard. There is a protocol via disaster management structures, and through a central point. I do understand that local municipalities are also trying to make plans and I am appreciative of this process.
“This decision will be made with the understanding that schools will be closed while the hostels are in use, unless major factors dictate otherwise in due course,” Schreuder said. Schreuder said the department had asked the principals if they were approached to “refer any requests to your district director. No permission has been granted for this proposal yet”.
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