South Africa
Basic Education considering full-time return of pupils─── 07:22 Mon, 03 May 2021
The Department of Basic Education says it is discussing the possibility of all primary school pupils returning to school full-time.
The department said on Sunday that it is ready to welcome teachers and pupils back to school for the second term.
The reopening of schools is happening at the same time as a Council of Education Ministers meeting on Thursday and Friday.
The impact of Covid-19 on the sector is also expected to form part of the discussions.
Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga says the council will discuss the matter.
“In the meantime, schools will continue to apply the rotational approaches as the department intensifies its implementation of the safety campaign aimed at saving lives and livelihoods.
“The proposal is now being considered at the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure where the department has since delivered a presentation at the relevant workstreams.”
