The education sector unions say there is no truth to claims that they were consulted
Education sector unions have denied claims by basic education minister Angie Motshekga that a plan for the reopening of schools had been agreed on by all stakeholders.
“The rush to announce dates before assessing the practical situation is damaging to the reputation of the education system,” the unions said in a joint statement issued on Tuesday, following a recent meeting with Motshekga to consider the state of readiness for the reopening of schools. Motshekga announced in April that schools would restart in a phased manner from June 1. Office workers were to resume work on May 4, school management teams on May 11, and teachers on May 18, the minister said in April.
“The manner in which the department is conducting itself on the consultations is causing a trust deficit with the unions and this must be addressed. The [department must] desist from misleading the public about unions having agreed on everything. We all want to see a smooth reopening of the schools,” the unions said.
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