Court battle looms over reopening of schools as institutes believe that Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s plans fall foul of the Constitution.
The Tebeila Institute for Leadership, Education, Governance and Training and the African Institute for Human Rights and Constitutional Litigation want to bring an urgent application in the Polokwane High Court, because they believe that Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s plans fall foul of the Constitution.
The institutions would, however, like to see matric pupils return to school and have asked the court that this should be allowed to happen in line with the department’s plans. Motshekga this week announced plans for Grade 7s and Grade 12s to return to school on June 1. The schools will then be thoroughly cleaned and then start planning for the implementation of social distancing measures before the pupils return.
“A teacher wrote me an emotional letter and told me it had taken her 10 years to fall pregnant – now she is too afraid to return to school,” said Manuel.
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