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IN PICS | Mixed emotions from first day of school

By Sowetan Reporter - 12 January 2023 - 10:36

Wednesday marked the first day back to government schools for the five inland provinces. Across Gauteng our reporters captured the mix of emotions at various schools. 

School opening at Tholimfundo Primary School in Protea Glen, Soweto.
School opening at Tholimfundo Primary School in Protea Glen, Soweto.
Image: Antonio Muchave
Nonkululeko Magagula with her child Tshepo during the school opening at Tholimfundo Primary School in Protea Glen, Soweto.
Nonkululeko Magagula with her child Tshepo during the school opening at Tholimfundo Primary School in Protea Glen, Soweto.
Image: Antonio Muchave
Opening of 2023 school season at Faranani Primary School in Soweto.
Opening of 2023 school season at Faranani Primary School in Soweto.
Image: Antonio Muchave
Dozens of parents and their children gather outside Dulcie September Primary School in Rabie Ridge.
Dozens of parents and their children gather outside Dulcie September Primary School in Rabie Ridge.
Image: Veli Nhlapo
Dozens of parents and their children gather outside Dulcie September Primary School in Rabie Ridge ahead of the reopening of schools.
Dozens of parents and their children gather outside Dulcie September Primary School in Rabie Ridge ahead of the reopening of schools.
Image: Veli Nhlapo
Dozens of parents and their children gather outside Dulcie September Primary School in Rabie Ridge ahead of the reopening of schools.
Dozens of parents and their children gather outside Dulcie September Primary School in Rabie Ridge ahead of the reopening of schools.
Image: Veli Nhlapo
Parents struggling to get school placements for their children at Ivory Park Secondary School.
Parents struggling to get school placements for their children at Ivory Park Secondary School.
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Mother Evelyn Dibaga comforts her daughter, Dinah who is emotional on the first day of grade R, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Mother Evelyn Dibaga comforts her daughter, Dinah who is emotional on the first day of grade R, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Image: Alaister Russell
Community members gather to listen to an address by Education Minister Angie Motshekga during the first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Community members gather to listen to an address by Education Minister Angie Motshekga during the first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Image: Alaister Russell
Natalia Nqabeni wipes a tear from her daughter, Khayone Poro eyes as she sends her off for her first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Natalia Nqabeni wipes a tear from her daughter, Khayone Poro eyes as she sends her off for her first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Image: Alaister Russell
A grade R pupil becomes emotional during an assembly on the first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
A grade R pupil becomes emotional during an assembly on the first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Image: Alaister Russell
Natalia Nqabeni holds her daughters hand, Khayone Poro as she sends her off for her first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Natalia Nqabeni holds her daughters hand, Khayone Poro as she sends her off for her first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Image: Alaister Russell
Mandisa Njibana gives her son Buhlebemvelo a good luck kiss before sending him off on his first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Mandisa Njibana gives her son Buhlebemvelo a good luck kiss before sending him off on his first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Image: Alaister Russell
Melusi Masuku gives his son Buhlebemvelo Njibana a good luck kiss before sending him off on his first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Melusi Masuku gives his son Buhlebemvelo Njibana a good luck kiss before sending him off on his first day of school, 11 January 2023, at Cosmo City Primary School in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, marking the start of the academic year in primary and high schools.
Image: Alaister Russell

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