The following response was received from Western Cape Education Department:
- No. The Western Cape has no plans to delay the return of learners to schools. We also do not have the list of schools mentioned in the petition.
- The National Minister has at various platforms spoken broadly to each of the concerns raised by Mr Hendricks. Some of the concerns require Provincial engagement. Neither the office of the Provincial Head of Department, nor the office of Ministry, in the Western Cape, has received any communication from Mr Hendricks to discuss these concerns.