Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesDirections regarding the full time return of learners to schools and measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in the National Department of Basic Education, and Provincial Departments of Education, and all schools in the Republic of South Africa4. Entry to school premises |
| (1) | No person, other than a learner or official, may enter a school premises or hostel, unless such person obtains the permission of, and makes arrangements with, the principal or Head of Department in advance before entering the school premises or hostel. |
| (2) | Sub-direction (1) does not preclude any state institution supporting constitutional democracy from executing their mandate. |
| (3) | Despite sub-direction (1), the principal of a school who— |
| (a) | convenes or hosts an event or activity on the school premises, as contemplated in direction 8; or |
| (b) | allows the use of the school premises for gatherings, including but not limited to faith based, religious, social, and cultural gatherings, |
may allow the entry of permitted persons for that event, activity or gathering on the school premises: Provided that hygiene and safety measures on COVID-19, as contemplated in regulations 67 of the Regulations, as well as directions 9, 10 and 11, are complied with.
[Direction 4(3) substituted by section 2(a) of Notice No. 952, GG46172, dated 4 April 2022]
| (4) | The school governing body must, in writing, inform the convenor of events, activities or gatherings, as contemplated in sub-direction (3), of his or her responsibilities with regards to compliance with regulation 69 of the Regulations. |
[Direction 4(4) inserted by section 2(b) of Notice No. 952, GG46172, dated 4 April 2022]