Law enforcement to remain on Heathfield High School site until the situation stabilised

Cape Town – Heathfield High School learners are expected to return to school amid a heavy law enforcement presence on Thursday following recent unrest.

Education MEC David Maynier said parents were told to keep learners at home on Wednesday while teachers presented for work.

The school would be implementing a rotational timetable with the exception of Grade 12 learners, who are expected to be present everyday.

On Tuesday, 30 law enforcement officers were present at the school to prevent any drugs or dangerous weapons being brought on to the premises.

The decision was taken after police conducted a search-and-seizure operation last Thursday and a number of items had to be confiscated from…

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