Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says she has not lost touch with the reality poor communities face. Picture: (GCIS) Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga called on MPs not to play politics with pupils' future and safety.The IFP, EFF and NFP oppose the reopening of schools.The ANC defended the government's decision to reopen schools.Basic Education Minister Angie…
A position on the opening of schools will be communicated after approval by Cabinet.The Department of Basic Education consulted broadly to reach what it calls a "consensus position".The DA supports opening schools, while the EFF likens it to premeditated murder.A "consensus position" on whether schools should open or close as Covid-19 infections continue to rise…
A worker moves school desks apart to promote social distancing. Grade 3 and Grade 10 pupils were supposed to return to school on Monday.This was in terms of amended directions in the government Gazette by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal have opted not to do so.The Limpopo and Kwazulu-Natal education departments have suspended…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says numerous discussions are currently under way over the reopening of schools.He said considerations from the World Health Organisation and teachers' unions, as well as parents and learners, had to be taken into account.The president says his government is not weighing up sacrificing the academic year against the saving of lives.In light…
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu. Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says the department is not opposed to the reopening of early childhood development (ECD) centres and partial facilities. She said those who have to care for children should, however, follow protocols. Several ECD owners have been calling on the department to allow them to reopen again. Social…
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