President Cyril Ramaphosa said that a decision would be made soon about whether schools in the country should remain open.
Ramaphosa said they have heard concerns raised by parents, unions and teachers as COVID-19 infections surge in the country.
South Africa’s two biggest teacher unions, the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) and the National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) have called for schools to be closed, saying that the lives of pupils and their members are at risk.
But the Council of Education Ministers has defended the decision, adding that precautions had been taken to protect children and teachers.
The president said the matter was also being discussed by Cabinet.
“We are discussing this matter, and I am hoping we have a consensus-building type of outcome where we are able to come to a conclusion on what we should do.”
More Stories
ConCourt Rejects Zuma’s Downer Bid
Stage 4 Power Cuts In Place Until Saturday
Malema, Ndlozi Found Not Guilty Of Common Assault
Diesel Shortage Fuels Stage 4 Power Cuts
ANC MP Zwane To Step Aside, Face Party’s Integrity Commission
Blackouts Eroding Trust In Government – Ramaphosa
Acsa Assures Jet Fuel Supply Won’t Impact CT Flights
Zuma Open To Political Comeback
KZN ANC Wants Female Treasurer-General As It Backs Mkhize For ANC President
Eskom To Implement Various Stages Of Power Cuts Until Thursday
Youth Must Fight To Stay Local In A Global Village
Multilingual And Multicultural Folktale Collection Encourages Diversity, Inclusion And Literacy In SA Children