Lockdown Level 3: President Cyril Ramaphosa agrees schools must be safe

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government agrees with parents, teachers and governing bodies that no school should reopen until all necessary precautions are in place. The president’s comment comes hours after government made an eleventh-hour about-turn on the reopening of schools.

Grade sevens and twelves were expected back in class on Monday. However, unions and school governing bodies raised concerns about school readiness. Writing in his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa admits key roleplayers are entitled to information about the state of preparedness of each school to ensure a safe learning environment.

Ramaphosa says the contribution of pupils, parents and teachers is welcomed and that steps will be taken to address their concerns. The basic education minister will outline the school readiness plans at 11 am after postponing two briefings. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community. Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp. The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

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Source: eNCA