Gauteng

A worker sanitises a classroom at a Johannesburg school. (GCIS) 11 Gauteng teachers and a pupil have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of schools reopening on Monday. Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi told the Provincial Command Council the schools have been disinfected.53 schools in the province will not open on Monday.Eleven teachers and a pupil have…

ANC Gauteng provincial secretary Jacob Khawe. (Tshidi Madia, News24) The ANC in Gauteng has moved on from Ekurhuleni chairperson and mayor Mzwandile Masina’s twitter debacle.It has praised the regional executive for its measured approach to the matter.ANC Gauteng secretary Jacob Khawe says the party takes "serious exception to those who continue to engage in public…

The Gauteng health department cautions suppliers against fraudsters masquerading as health officials.Fraudsters are taking advantage of the high demand for PPE during Covid-19.The department pleads with suppliers to verify the authenticity of quotes with its supply chain offices.The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned suppliers to be vigilant of fraudsters masquerading as department officials looking…

All the latest coronavirus and lockdown updates"It's a false narrative. Self-created narrative by those who want to project an impression that in Gauteng we don't quite [know] how many people are positive. That's false."Makhura said the province had had 220 positive cases reported two days ago and those numbers were due to the 196 workers…

Covid-19: Find homeschooling information hereThe most recent incident occurred at Sikhulisile Primary School in Ekangala, Tshwane, which was broken into on Friday, and again on Sunday, during which PPEs for teachers and pupils were stolen. "That is why I am persuading the Department of Health we might have to concentrate on using soap in our schools…