Parents still required to pay school fees during lockdown

The Basic Education Department on Wednesday said parents were still required to pay school fees during the national lockdown.

Schools were forced to close following the surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country with the department having to introduce E-learning at home during this period.

Some parents were worried the arrangement could see them in a tight financial situation as some business closed.

The department’s spokesperson Elijah Mahlangu said they would communicate options for a relief plan should the need arise.

“It’s just two weeks into the month of April, which means school fees will still be paid, but what we need to say is that we don’t want to make a decision that is premature or a decision that could go the wrong direction. Let’s monitor the situation now and see what’s going to happen,” Mahlangu said.

In other news – Cassper Nyovest’s alleged girlfriend Thobeka Majozi fears he might sleep on the couch if he loses to Trevor Noah

Mzansi rapper Cassper Nyovest decided to make the lockdown more fun by hosting online FIFA 20 matches against any individuals, especially public figures. Therefore, yesterday the 31st of March he faced off comedian Trevor Noah and he was massacred following many rants claiming he would win.

He lost his FIFA match against Trevor and his rumoured girlfriend, Thobeka Majozi, commented during the game, saying he might end up sleeping on the couch because of the loss. continue reading

Source: EWN