Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today’s industrial strike action indicate that there has been a marginal increase in school closures and teacher absenteeism since yesterday.

6 percent (86) of our schools closed as a result of today’s industrial strike action.

17% of educators were absent from work.

There have been no serious incidents of violence or intimidation around the province.

We are thankful that the vast majority of our schools in the Western Cape continued to function. We continue to advise parents and caregivers to send their children to school on Thursday.

For enquiries, contact Bronagh Casey:  072 724 1422 or brcasey@pgwc.gov.za.

Visit our website: http://wced.wcape.gov.za