Some kids may only get back to class in September

Image: 123RF/paylessimages Grade 7s and matrics are expected to be back in school on June 1 with some grades returning as late as September.

Pupils in some grades may return to school as late as September, says basic education minister Angie Motshekga.

Also, kids in quintile 1-5 will get face masks, she says, contradicting her director-general.

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Some kids may only get back to class in September — but it’s masks for all