The class of 2021 is stressed already by the amount of work we have to do in such a short period of time. 15 February is too late and unacceptable. The Class of 2021 should return to school earlier then that so we can work to finish the syllabus and aim for excellent academic marks for our year.

We plead with The Department of Basic Education to reconsider the statement made by Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga on the morning of the 15th of January 2021