The National Professional Teachers Union of South Africa says it is vindicated by a decision taken by the Council of Education Ministers on Thursday for only three more grades to return to school on Monday.
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“They have reduced the cohort and that reduction pleases us and it is also a vindication to say our research was on point, because our research indicated they are not ready. Manuel wrote: “The fact that the next phase will coincide with the expected spike and peak in the Covid-19 cases in our country calls for sober and innovative decisions to be taken by the DBE and the provincial education departments.
Earlier, DBE spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said the CEM had considered five reports before making the decision.“After careful consideration of all the reports CEM took a decision that only Grade 6, Grade 11 and Grade R will return to school on Monday, 06th July 2020.
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