Most of the country’s schools are no ready to reopen according to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, with only 5% still falling short.
Motshekga stressed that no school would be allowed to reopen without meeting all the requirements, and conceded that one of the biggest challenges was that of sanitation. “We have solicited the support and assistance of the South African National Defence, the Development Bank of Southern Africa , and Mvula Trust to collaborate with the department, provinces and Rand Water to accelerate the provision of water and sanitation in outstanding schools.
Motshekga also reminded that the updated regulations for the reopening of schools make provision for those parents who are still hesitant to send their children to school tomorrow. “Where practicably possible, learners from the ‘not-so-ready schools’, will be moved to neighbouring schools that meet the health, safety and social distancing set measures and requirements. The teaching and learning programmes provided online will continue; and parents who are uneasy to send their children back to school, must follow the law to ensure that their children’s right to basic education is unhindered.
The variances among provinces were attributed to a variety of factors, “including but not limited to vandalism in 1,672 schools; interfering with the deliveries of essentials to schools; induction and orientation of educators and support staff, water and sanitation not yet provided to some schools, faulty thermometers…”
Lies!
Yazi people like calling out percentages njeee. This is quite common from people that are economical with the truth
DrZweliMkhize Yoh! I heard WESTRAND is in even the best of areas, INFECTED! So you know why? The levels were skipped BEFORE GOV could announce because the ARMY kept WESTERN CAPE BEACHES CLEAR and in spite of that WC IS STILL WORST INFECTED
So you the minister of 95% of schools...