SOME teacher unions have said they are unhappy with the re-opening of schools on Monday stating that one in four people are still testing positive for COVID-19.
Educators Union of South Africa (EUSA) National Media Executive Andre de Bruyn said the union finds the opening of schools not only “irresponsible but it seems the department of basic education does not care for the lives of our children and those in our communities”.
De Bruyn added that other teacher unions supporting the reopening of schools are not interested in protecting their members, learners and teachers but would rather hold the interest of the employer.
“Four days before 26 July, South Africa was experiencing a large infection rate of about 16250 new infections and 500 plus deaths in 24 hours,” said de Bruyn.
“The union called for a two-week postponement regarding the re-opening of schools “on condition that South Africa brings infections down to
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