Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says the expected cold snap across the province should not keep pupils out of class. He urges parents and learners to take precautions against the cold weather, arguing that cold conditions alone should not disrupt teaching and learning.
The guidance comes as temperatures in Gauteng drop, raising concerns about whether schools will close or learners will stay home. Maile’s message focuses on maintaining attendance while preparing for the weather, rather than treating the cold snap as a reason to halt classes.
While outlets report the same expectation of colder conditions and Maile’s call for continuity in schooling, they frame the issue mainly around preparedness and attendance rather than on specific measures such as school closures, budgets, or enforcement steps.
