School delay blame game PREMIUM By Raahil Sain and Nomazima Nkosi - 16 January 2021 By the time the department of basic education announced yesterday that the new academic year had been pushed back to February 15 because of surging coronavirus infections, some independent schools had already opened, with pupils arriving at hostels. Classes at least one school — St Andrew’s College — had already begun on Thursday.. This article is reserved for HeraldLIVE subscribers. A subscription gives you full digital access to all our content. Already subscribed? Simply sign in below. Already registered on DispatchLIVE, BusinessLIVE, TimesLIVE or SowetanLIVE? Sign in with the same details.