Schools in north-east Limpopo remain closed after heavy rains

POLOKWANE – Schools in parts of north-east Limpopo remain closed following heavy rainfall that has affected the area for over a week. 

The provincial Education Department has been placed on high alert.

MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya says the department has been closely monitoring the situation, particularly in areas that were affected by flooding in January, and has maintained communication with the South African Weather Service.

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The department initially issued a warning on Friday, advising schools to suspend extra classes over the weekend. 

These classes involved Grade 11 and 12 learners as part of the government’s catch-up programme.

However, the persistent rainfall has made roads increasingly dangerous to navigate.