JOHANNESBURG - The 2025 school academic year kicks off today.
The Basic Education Department says schools are ready to welcome pupils.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is embarking on a two-day visit to the Eastern Cape,
to monitor the province's readiness.
The department says the minister will also highlight significant investments in education infrastructure.
Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule will be visiting Mpumalanga to monitor the reopening of schools there.