LIMPOPO – The Limpopo Department of Education has suspended the return of Gr 3 and Gr 10 learners, who were expected to report to school today as previously indicated by the Minister, Angie Motshekga.

Departmental Spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene said in a statement that the phasing-in was in accordance with amended directions published in the Government Gazette No 43510, by the minister on 7 July.

“The department has, however, after careful consideration of all key variables in phasing back more learners, thought it wise to suspend the return of these two grades to school. Further directives on this decision will be communicated in due course,” Chuene said.

This will, however, not have an effect on schools that have applied for deviation from the set prescripts and who were granted permission to phase in certain grades earlier, Chuene confirmed.

Chuene added that the decision does not affect arrangements that are already in place for learners who benefit from the National School Nutrition Programme.

“All eligible learners will continue to receive their meals at school,” the statement concluded.

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