During the June 2012 exams, schools were monitored and daily reports were compiled and forwarded to the provincial office. The Examination Directorate set and printed back-up papers for all affected schools, should the situation normalise. After the re-opening of schools on 16 July 2012, normal schooling resumed until disruptions started again on 23 July 2012. During this period the department started to roll out intervention plans which include catch-up plans and the writing of back-up papers.