Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said that schools would not be allowed to reopen if they could not demonstrate their readiness to do so.
Maimane clapped back at Helen Zille who lambasted his call for schools to remain closed
Maimane’s One South Africa Movement has taken note of the court’s decision to reject the body’s bid to block the reopening of schools
For the Western Cape Education Department, it’s a case of ‘no going back’ after they became the first province to open their schools. But SAHRC have other ideas.
Pupils will not be returning to school this week, leading to more uncertainty around the prospects of the 2020 curriculum.
Some things only get more complicated at Level 3. Angie Motshekga says this minority of parents and learners must now acquire a permit to attend school.
Politicial opponents – both red and blue – have expressed their anger over Angie Motshekga’s back to school plans and Sunday’s communication disaster.
Better late than never: The Education Department has confirmed that schools will not reopen their doors on Monday, and a new date has been chosen.
Angie, what’s going on? Minister Motshekga has pushed back a briefing on reopening our schools, but parents and pupils have been left in the dark.
Angie Motshekga is addressing the media about her ‘back to school’ proposals: Here’s the live stream, and what time you can expect things to get underway.
It’s possible that a huge u-turn is coming our way before Monday, as Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga could postpone her back to school plans.
A tough-talking Angie Motshekga has moved to address fears about children returning to school, saying that all facilities can close if there’s a problem.
Thousands of school learners in South Africa are having to work at home during lockdown.
The men are expected to appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s court on Monday, 25 May 2020
South Africa’s Church of Scientology – based in Gauteng – has contributed to the provincial education department’s back to school strategy.
The plan to get hundreds of thousands of learners – starting with those in Grades 7 and 12 – back to school in Gauteng was revealed on Thursday.
Delays in the delivery of sanitation stations, water tankers and personal protective equipment raises red flags.
Petitions, criticisms and warnings greeted Angie Motshekga’s back to school proposals. Her department has been slammed for ‘escalating’ the COVID-19 threat.
Parents have the option to keep their children away from the classroom, if they feel the school reopening dates have come too early – but there’s a caveat.
Grade 7 and 12 pupils will return to classrooms on 1 June – but schools need to following strict Standard Operating Procedures.
It’s back to school for learners, but children will only return in phases. Angie Motshekga has confirmed those in Grade 12 and Grade 7 will lead the way.
Angie Mothskega has postponed an address to the nation, regarding SA’s ‘back to school’ plans. Education officials are faced with some difficult choices.
Could Grade 12 students be asked to learn away from home for a number of weeks? Schools in COVID-19 hot-spots are desperate to finish the year.
South African private schools are facing financial strain as a result of COVID-19; parents have been unable to pay school fees.
A challenge to stop children returning to school in June has fizzled out on Tuesday – but what does the court ruling now mean for our learners?