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Covid 19 Outbreak Declared A National Disaster

VECTOR HIGH SCHOOLRef: https://vectorcollege.co.za/covid-19-outbreak-declared-a-national-disaster/

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Collected on 7 August 2026

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What this means

This is a press release from Vector College announcing the national declaration of the COVID-19 outbreak as a state of disaster and the resulting nationwide school closure. It informs readers that schools were closed from 18 March 2020, with a 21-day lockdown starting 26 March, and outlines support measures such as online learning resources, TV broadcasts, and radio programmes provided by the Department of Basic Education and other agencies.

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Official closing date: 16 March 2020

What this document offers

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educational resourceOngoing

Online learning resources for home-based education during lockdown

The Department of Basic Education has made online resources available to support learners in continuing their education at home during the national lockdown. These include tips on homework and extending learning activities.

Who it is for: learners and parents in South Africa
How to act on it: Visit the Department of Basic Education’s website at www.education.gov.za

The document's recorded date is 16 March 2020. Confirm on the official source.

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Furthermore, the Department has put together online resources to support learning at home during the #21daysLockdown. These can be accessed by visiting the Department of Basic Education’s website on www.education.gov.za .

broadcast educational programmeOngoing

Learning at home via DBE TV on Channel 122 OVHD

The Department of Basic Education is broadcasting educational content on TV to support learners during the school closure. The programme is accessible on Channel 122 OVHD.

Who it is for: learners in South Africa
How to act on it: Tune in to DBE TV on Channel 122 OVHD

The document's recorded date is 16 March 2020. Confirm on the official source.

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Learning at Home on DBE TV on Channel 122 OVHD

radio educational broadcastOngoing

Covid-19 Curriculum Support Programme for Grade 12 Learners on radio

A dedicated radio programme has been launched to support Grade 12 learners with curriculum content during the school closure period.

Who it is for: Grade 12 learners in South Africa
How to act on it: Listen to the Covid-19 Curriculum Support Programme on radio

The document's recorded date is 16 March 2020. Confirm on the official source.

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Covid-19 Curriculum Support Programme for Grade 12 Learners on radio

Facts

Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reference

https://vectorcollege.co.za/covid-19-outbreak-declared-a-national-disaster/

Key Takeaways

16th March 2020
23 March 2020
26 March 2020
21 days
Schools closed from 18 March 2020
www.education.gov.za
Channel 122 OVHD
Vector Chambers, 78 Rissik Street, Johannesburg CBD, 2000
President Ramaphosa
National Coronavirus Command Council
President Ramaphosa
National Coronavirus Command Council
Department of Basic Education
Department of Health
WHO
Vector College
Vector Chambers, 78 Rissik Street, Johannesburg CBD, 2000
P.O. Box 11302, Johannesburg, 2000

Dates

Closing Date

16 March 2020