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As schools prepare to reopen on Monday, some Gauteng teachers have told News24 they fear being infected with Covid-19.Teachers have expressed concern that children will not implement social distancing. Concern has also been raised about schools in poorer areas which may not have the means to implement the guidelines. Some Gauteng teachers have told News24 they fear…

Stay up to date with the latest news, views and analysisEastern Cape chairperson of the National Association of SGBs, Mongameli Peter, said thousands of schools in Nelson Mandela Bay, in the Karoo district up to the former Transkei, are without protective kits."Many schools in and around Uitenage, Butterworth and in former Transkei have no PPEs.…

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…

What you need to know: 9 things from Motshekga's schools reopening briefingThis comes as pupils are expected to return to school on 1 June under Level 3 of the lockdown.News24 earlier reported that schools would be reopened first for Grades 7 and 12, followed by other grades at later stages. The plan was approved by the…

The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu) in the Northern Cape has urged its members not to return to work on Monday after the provincial Department of Education indicated it was not ready.While Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced teachers would return to school on 25 May, and Grade 7 and 12 pupils on 1…