Debbie Schafer, Wes-Kaapse minister van onderwys. Foto: Deon Raath Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer is disappointed by the four-week closure of schools. She said she was in favour of a two-week break, recognising that many teachers worked through lockdown. On Friday, Premier Alan Winde said his province would investigate its options.Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer…
The Basic Education Department says the four-week school break will allow it to prepare for the return of more grades later in August.There is a concern that private schools were not mentioned during President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement on Thursday night.Some unions are also concerned about the phasing-in of grades.Teacher unions have "cautiously" welcomed the announcement…
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga. Teachers' unions were waiting for word from Education Minister Angie Motshekga on their calls to close schools.Her department indicated consultation was now closed but another meeting with unions was called for Monday night.Unions are worried about the safety of pupils and teachers.Frustration is mounting as teachers' unions await feedback…
The pressure for schools to close during the Covid-19 peak is growing, with teachers, parents and experts giving their views on whether they should.Meanwhile, the Department of Basic Education says it is engaging with stakeholders and will announce any further developments. According to Wits' head of education, Professor Felix Maringe, safety should be prioritised and lost…
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State and federal public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of infant botulism poisoning. So far the outbreak has sickened three babies across three states: California, Pennsylvania and Washington, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The California Department of Public Health has reported that the infections are among infants who were fed Nara
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