. A breakthrough was reached in the Joe Morolong Municipal area after the Public Protector's engagement with the protestors and different stakeholders. . An amicable agreement was reached and all learners in all 64 affected schools returned to school on 25th September 2012. . School, circuit and district intervention programmes were rolled out, with a request to all 64 schools to start interventions from 25th September 2012 and through the September holidays (1-6 October 2012). Unfortunately only 29 (45, 3 percent) of the affected schools heeded the call to stay open and recover during this period. . Intervention Plans and Action Plans for the remainder of the time left were developed for each of the affected schools and subject, circuit and district monitoring plans were already in place. . Adapted work schedules were provided for each affected school and subject after an assessment of the time lost and work still to be covered. . An advocacy programme was also in the process of being developed to intensify the learning effort in all communities.