Question NW1400 to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
21 July 2020 - NW1400
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What is the position of her department with regard to Matric camps during lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 and (b) which schools in each province have set up Matric camps since 1 June 2020?
Reply:
(a) Grade 12 camps are currently suspended due to the COVID-19 lock-down regulations and to curb the spread of the virus.
(b) The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has not received any report of any school setting up Matric camps since 1 June 2020.