CHARLES MOLELE
FIVE TEACHER unions have cautiously come out in support of government plans to start the phased reopening of schools on Monday June 8 following a recent clash between unions and Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.
The five teacher unions (SADTU, NAPTOSA, SAOU, NATU, PEU), together with the school governing body associations (SGBs) said on Sunday that they met with Motshekga, the Director General, nine MECs of Education, Heads of department (HODs) and others, and they support the move to partially reopen schools.
In a statement, the unions and SGB associations said they noted the overall school readiness at 94% and cautiously welcome the progress.
However, they insisted that there is a clear understanding that no school that is not COVID-19 compliant may open.
“We wish to emphasize that the meeting was open, frank and in a positive collaborative spirit that sought to join forces in combating a threat
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