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No back to school for teachers just yet
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
Teacher unions warn Motshekga not to jump the gun on reopening schools
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
UCT to loan (some) students laptops during Covid-19 lockdown
The university is also surveying its students to ascertain what kind of support they need to be able to participate in online learning
Ramaphosa closes schools as country grapples with coronavirus
Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week
Nzimande wants to prioritise rural universities
The minister says these universities cannot be left neglected like they were under apartheid
EDITORIAL: Sadtu, do the right thing
It is incumbent on Sadtu to lead the way and ensure that it is having tough conversations with the minister of basic education
Unions want bold strides for teachers
Sadtu vows to take new minister to court if infrastructure is not immediately made a priority
‘Don’t punish teachers for a broken system’ — Equal Education
The organisation wants to defend teachers’ right to strike in its submission to the essential services committee
‘Teachers’ right to strike must be protected’ – Section27
The advocacy group contends that teaching should not be deemed an essential service
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SANDF inquiry clears soldiers of the death of Collins Khosa
The board of inquiry also found that it was Khosa and his brother-in-law Thabiso Muvhango who caused the altercation with the defence force members
The inevitable rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths: What the numbers mean
About 20 people in South Africa die each day from the coronavirus, and this number may peak at 300, while positive cases may reach 8 000 a day, according to some projections
Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
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Road to recovery for the tourism sector: The South African perspective
The best-case scenario is that South Africa's tourism sector’s recovery will only begin in earnest towards the end of this year
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What Africa can learn from Cuba in combating the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa should abandon the neoliberal path to be able to deal with Covid-19 and other health system challenges likely to emerge in future
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Coexisting with Covid-19: Saving lives and the economy in India
A staggered exit from the lockdown accompanied by stepped-up testing to cover every district is necessary for India right now
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Covid-19: Eased lockdown and rule of law Webinar
If you are arrested and fined in lockdown, you do get a criminal record if you pay the admission of guilt fine
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Covid-19 and Frontline Workers
Who is caring for the healthcare workers? 'Working together is how we are going to get through this. It’s not just a marathon, it’s a relay'.
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with
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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
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DriveRisk stays safe with high-tech thermal camera solution
Itec Evolve installed the screening device within a few days to help the driver behaviour company become compliant with health and safety regulations
