Education department says it is all systems go ahead of schools reopening

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The Department of Basic Education said reports from its provincial departments indicated schools were on track to reopen on Monday. 
Some schools could not reopen on 25 January due to various challenges. 
The department said platooning would once again be in place when they reopen.
The Department of Basic Education says it is all systems go for schools reopening on Monday - and health and safety will be priority as the fight against Covid-19 transmissions continues.
It said 24 026 schools reopened on 25 January to prepare for the return of pupils. 
At least 67 schools could not reopen due to various reasons, ranging from being damaged by storms and flooding to challenges with accessing roads, the department added.

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