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Basic education minister Angie Motshekga has defended her department’s phased-in approach to reopening schools.Image: Thapelo Morebudi/The Sunday Times
REOPENING OF SCHOOLS

Motshekga insists schools were ready to reopen, but opposition doesn’t buy it

Basic education minister Angie Motshekga says the government is satisfied that its systems are ready – and have been ready – for the reopening of schools this week. Motshekga told MPs that the department did everything possible to make…

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Six pupils were allegedly scalded by a teacher at Siyamukela High School in Madadeni, Newcastle this week.Image: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Pupils with comorbidities must produce proof when applying for exemption

Pupils with comorbidities must produce a medical certificate when they apply for partial or full exemption from compulsory school attendance. This is according to the updated government gazette for education signed by basic education…

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Pupils have to make a stop at the screening station before entering the school premises. Image: Andisiwe May
PUPILS

‘Pupils are scared but so are staff’: Back to school during Covid-19

Shared anxiety and determination united pupils and teachers at a Johannesburg school on Monday‚ the first day of class during the Covid-19 lockdown. “The pupils have been so well-behaved this morning‚ I am proud of them. They have been…

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