Basic Education Department clarifies that schools will not be closed next week [SOUND]

# The Department of Basic Education says the circulation of misleading information on social media platforms claiming that public schools will be closed on 28, 29 and 30 April is false. In accordance with the officially approved 2026 school calendar for public schools, schooling will continue as normal next week. The department’s spokesperson, Terence Khala, says the spread of incorrect information undermines effective planning and may negatively impact attendance and learning outcomes: