Eskom has not imposed load-shedding in weeks, but the MEC said it remain an ever-present threat.
Nearly 10,000 Western Cape grade 12 pupils write practical examinations on Wednesday and Thursday. File photo.
Western Cape education MEC Debbie Schäfer says the department of basic education has engaged with power utility Eskom not to impose power cuts when nearly 10,000 grade 12 pupils write practical examinations on Wednesday and Thursday.Schäfer said this was to ensure there is no repeat of“I urge Eskom to put contingency measures in place to avoid a repeat of last year's disruption. Our matrics have been through enough this year.
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