Personal protective equipment had not been delivered to all schools, some had not been cleaned and some provinces were still in a process of recruiting people who will be responsible for screening for Covid-19

Ahead of their opening on Monday, the basic education department has given schools three models to consider to ensure physical distancing

Last week the basic education minister was adamant that teachers will return to school on May 25, but some provinces say not all Covid-19 measures are in place to prevent its spread

What is most crucial is that the department of education communicates a clear and concise message to parents and caregivers to avoid unnecessary panic and further confusion

Evidence shows schools are not ready as the department pushes them to reopen in 10 days

Education minister says schools will reopen for Grades 7 and 12 on June 1, and she cannot guarantee that “no one will die”

University to open residences for students who struggle to study remotely, and those who need labs on campus to finish their 2020 studies

When Pikitup stopped replacing bins for free, it created a new business in Soweto. But the lockdown regulations are strangling it

Five organisations stand firm on ensuring schools have taken all safety measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when learners, teachers and school management teams return

Ordinary citizens have not forgotten that schools were failing before the virus crisis

Sefako Makgatho and Fort Hare universities have new leaders, while the head of Mangosuthu University of Technology has been suspended

Some learners have taken the decision to drop out because they fear catching the coronavirus and have no faith that they will do well in their studies