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Get the latest coronavirus numbers, news and helpful info"We are providing them with all input costs, like your spray guns, personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as the disinfectants. These cooperatives will just be walking into a school, pick up these things and start cleaning the school."KZN has hundreds of school vandalism casesMshengu said more…

Schools to reopen from 1 June, starting with grades 7 and 12 - MotshekgaShe said the nutrition programme would be adjusted for the 2020 feeding calendar in accordance with the curriculum recovery plan.Safety protocols would be followed for all those handling food, Motshekga added."All food handlers will be supplied with the required personal protective equipment,…

Gauteng legislature warns against 'senseless and suicidal' attempt to reopen schools"It's clear that provinces are struggling to reopen. Not all of them; Western Cape and Gauteng say they are [ready]," Colditz said.In April, Motshekga indicated that several non-negotiable measures needed to be in place before schools could reopen. Colditz said, while the state of readiness of…

Safety first calls grow as govt scrambles to save academic yearThe measures discussed included that:Schools should practise physical distancing in classrooms;No more than two pupils should share desks;The wearing of cloth masks should be made mandatory for pupils and staff;All sporting activities and other extra-curricular activities should be prohibited; andExtra-classes should be arranged in small…

Leaked plan: Govt to test thousands of kids for Covid-19 when schools reopenThe plan wasn't final and was expected to be presented to and approved by the National Command Council shortly after the virtual meeting with the two committees.Pupils and educators will be screened for Covid-19 when schools reopen and if they have raised temperatures,…