President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured parents that the health and safety of learners and students would be of paramount importance as government prepares to reopen schools and institutes of higher education in lockdown level 3.
Marhulana Primary School learners on Wednesday were showered with gifts from President Jacob Zuma to motivate them to work hard regardless of the challenges they face at home and in their school.
The Gauteng Department of Education has processed 682 142 applications since it introduced the online application process.
Learners from all schools in the jurisdiction of Ha-Nesengani, outside Vuwani, will return to their respective schools on Thursday.