Teachers worried about second Covid outbreak next year

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Teachers unions have warned that the Department of Basic Education must have contingency measures in place in case of a possible second wave next year when schools re-open in January.

The South African Democratic Teachers Union and National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa said yesterday they want the department to be ready for this.Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced early in the week that schools would re-open on January 25 next year.

Sadtu General Secretary Mugwena Maluleke said measures would have to be in place for a possible second wave of Covid-19 next year after the children return to school. Naptosa Executive Director Basil Manuel said the department must not be caught off guard when the second wave hits the country.

 

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