Just three days before schools reopen on Wednesday, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has confirmed that there are challenges in terms of school readiness.
The department says it is working around the clock with unions to mitigate the impact.
Spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi says they are in constant contact with the unions to review plans to ensure a smooth start of the new school year. He says they will rely on all teachers and schools to come up with a plan to recover lost time in the classroom.
