All schools in the Western Cape will be closed on Tuesday as severe weather conditions continue to batter the province, leaving one person dead, another injured and widespread flooding reported across several communities in Cape Town.
Western Cape education MEC David Maynier said the decision to close all public ordinary and special schools was taken in the interest of learner and teacher safety following consultations with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service Saws.
Saws issued a level 8 weather warning for parts of the Western Cape, cautioning residents about disruptive rainfall, damaging winds and dangerous coastal conditions.
