Opinion
The issues surrounding the re-opening of South African schools
Schools in South Africa have been under lockdown for almost two months. Reopening them, at the best of times, is a nightmarish experience.
De Wee holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of the Witwatersrand, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of the Free State. Former senior public servant. Aspiring author and about to publish his first book titled "The struggle for nation-building and Reconciliation in South Africa".
Schools in South Africa have been under lockdown for almost two months. Reopening them, at the best of times, is a nightmarish experience.
The world has experienced a range of crises including the HIV/Aids epidemic, the ebola disease and now the coronavirus, amongst others. South Africa has drawn important lessons from these in order to address its own challenges.