Basic Education Department urges caution as extreme weather threatens exams [SOUND]

# The Department of Basic Education is urging schools, parents and learners to take the necessary precautions amid high temperatures and adverse weather conditions affecting parts of the country. This comes as matriculants are still writing their National Senior Certificate examinations. The department’s spokesperson, Terrence Khala, says learners are also reminded that while preparing for examinations, taking care of their physical and emotional wellbeing is equally critical. He adds that confidential counselling and emotional support are available for learners: