Calls for schools to be shut down

The Public Servants Association has also added its voice to concerns that schools opened prematurely. Several schools around the country had to close their doors after teachers and pupils tested positive for COVID-19.

However, Basic Education spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga believes schools should remain open, which is consistent with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement for more sectors to open.

” You can’t send adults to work and keep expanding sectors to go back to work and you say the kids must stay at home. It doesn’t make sense”. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday

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In other news – Zizo Tshwete opens up about being assaulted

Because of the sensitivity of some of the information, Zizo can only share parts of her experiences. “As a little girl, I was taken advantage of by a family friend and threatened into not sharing what had happened. Read more

Source: eNCA