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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…

Sunday Times.The publication said the proposal, which was discussed on Wednesday with the National Alliance of Independent Schools Associations (Naisa), will see schools in Buffalo City, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, eThekwini, Mangaung and Nelson Mandela Bay being treated as if they are on Level 5.READ: Gauteng legislature warns against 'senseless and suicidal' attempt to reopen schoolsBasic…

Pupils, teachers voice fears, concerns about proposed phased re-opening of schoolsMhlanga said, until such date and schedules are determined, all schools including independent schools must remain closed.Motshekga has already indicated her plan on how schools would reopen and, until a final decision is made, no school may open.Motshekga earlier announced that office-based workers would gradually…

All the latest coronavirus and lockdown updatesIn response, the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has announced advanced support during this unprecedented education crisis, while advocating for the safe reopening of schools that adhere to safety guidance.According to Unicef, in most parts of the world, learning at home has been supported by online tools. "However, in…

Syndicate behind school vandalism in Gauteng'She added that classrooms had also been set alight by vandals. Motshekga was briefing the media to outline the department's Covid-19 plan, to ensure that schools are ready to resume teaching and learning in a safe space. "I will be failing my duty if I don't express my deep concern about what…