A ‘new normal’ for learners

On January 31, 2022, adjusted alert level 1 came into effect. Isolation was not required for those who tested positive and had no symptoms. Primary, secondary and special schools returned to daily attendance. The physical distancing requirement of 1m was removed. | African News Agency (ANA)

Grade R learners are screened at Constantia Primary School as learners returned to school after lockdown was eased, to level 2. | BRENDAN MAGAAR African News Agency (ANA)

After almost three months, most Grade 7 learners at Ekuthuleni Primary School in Kwamashu, finally returned to class, along with learners from other school. Despite a desperate last-minute scramble by the Department of Basic Education, some schools remained closed because many of them lacked water and proper sanitation. | MOTSHWARI MOFOKENG African News Agency (ANA)

Learners wearing masks at school. | ZANELE ZULU | THOBILE MATHONSI