By REGINALD KANYANE
11 February 2025- The Northern Cape Department of Education said it has obtained a court interdict against the Vaalharts SGB Forum for the alleged illegal closure of schools in the Phokwane and Magareng Municipalities. Over the past two days, members of the ‘unlawful’ group have been closing schools and removing staff from school premises.
The Northern Cape Department of Education spokesperson, Geoffrey van der Merwe said with the court interdict now in place, failure to comply with the order will result in those involved being charged with contempt of court, which is a criminal offence. Van der Merwe said it is crucial to ensure compliance in the best interest of the learners, as they are losing valuable learning time.
“The department encourages parents to fulfil their primary responsibility by sending their children to school. Our principals and educators are ready to continue teaching. A curriculum recovery plan will be implemented to make up for the school days lost at the affected schools,” he said.
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