Namakwa schools suspend classes and exams amid Level 4 weather warning
Schools across the Namakwa District will remain closed on Monday, with examinations suspended, as heavy rain, flooding and dangerous travel conditions are forecast across parts of the Northern Cape.
The Northern Cape Department of Education has suspended classes and examinations at all schools in the Namakwa District on Monday due to a Yellow Level 4 weather warning for disruptive rain. The forecast predicts heavy rainfall, flooding and inaccessible roads, which could put learners, educators, support staff and school communities at risk.
The department assured learners, parents and schools that backup examination papers are available for the scheduled Physical Science and Technical Science preparatory exams. They will communicate necessary arrangements once weather conditions improve. Parents and guardians are urged to keep learners at home and avoid unnecessary travel during the dangerous weather.
The South African Weather Service issued similar warnings for the region, predicting an 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms Monday, with potential flooding and damaging winds.
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