Several unions had misgivings over her perceived rush to reopen schools before assessing the practicalities, or risk “damage to the reputation of the education system”. TheCapeArgus lockdown
Cape Town - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga backtracked on Thursday on announcing the reopening of schools, saying she needed more time to consult with MECs.
Motshekga said that in a meeting on Monday, several provinces reported to still be at various stages of readiness and asked for more time as they waited for deliveries of personal protection equipment for staff. The delays in the delivery of personal protection equipment has been attributed to challenges and cancellations with suppliers, Motshekga added.
The SA Democratic Teachers Union , National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of SA , National Teachers Union , Professional Educators Union and the SA Onderwysunie have agreed on Monday for school management teams to report back. They have agreed to use this week to allow all provinces to comply with the “non-negotiables” required to protect its members, he added.Natu president Alan Tomson added: “Principals may be requested during this week to receive the essentials and report on progress in relation to the cleaning and disinfecting of the schools.”
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