BOIPATONG.- It was a traffic jam when the schools opened this morning all over South Africa.

It was a traffic jam and a busy morning for principals, teachers, and parents alike when Sedibeng Ster visited some of the schools to witness the proud moment with some kids on their first day at school.

However, there was no dull moment as always with some children crying, intimidated by their new environment on their first day at school. Some of the schools Sedibeng Ster visited were Phuthulla Primary School in Boipatong and Noordhoek in  Vanderbijlpark.

There was a hive of activities at Phuthulla Primary School with Boipatong Police and political leaders also gracing the event to welcome the learners and give them motivational speeches.

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