At least 46 schools are yet to open in KwaZulu-Natal, while two others have been closed just a day after reopening due to teachers testing positive for Covid-19.
He said all schools, including those yet to open, have enough personal protective equipment and other essentials needed by teachers and pupils.
“We are mindful that districts have schools that have not opened. The 46 schools are affected by lack of water provision and ablution services,” he said. Zikalala said the department of water & sanitation and the SANDF were working together towards providing water and toilets to the schools that are yet to open.were forced to close on Tuesday after a teacher at each school tested positive for Covid-19.
Matric pupils at Clairwood Secondary and Apollo Secondary, both situated south of Durban, were cautioned to remain at home just one day after school resumed on Monday.“We have closed those schools for three to four days to check all teachers and pupils, and disinfect the schools.” The premier thanked teachers for their dedication to following precautionary measures and working together with health practitioners to ensure that “problems are actively avoided”.
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