National shutdown | Protesters asked to respect school infrastructure

JOHANNESBURG - Although public schools will not be open on Monday due to it being a school holiday, the Basic Education Department has appealed to those who will participate in the national shutdown to respect school infrastructure.

The department says a decision was made two years ago to extend the Human Rights Day holiday, which is on Tuesday, to Monday as well.

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Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga says teachers and pupils who want to participate in the shutdown are more than welcome, but should remember to respect the law.