Government will have to recognise the majority opinion on closing schools as it has been losing support during the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers say.
The results of a survey done by researchers from the University of Johannesburg and the Human Sciences Research Council have been nothing less than startling, with 60.4% of adults not in favour of schools reopening in the current coronavirus climate.
“The government is losing support [amidst the Covid-19 pandemic], which it can’t afford in the current health crisis. People are very worried about the situation.” Among the survey results were a few surprises, but more research is needed to clarify why respondents gave the answers they did. These include more men wanting to close schools than women ; and that more women with children were against schools reopening than women without children .Earlier this week, teachers’ union Naptosa published the details of a meeting it held with the department of basic education.
Grade 12s should be prioritised and different modes to assist them while they are at home should be investigated. Grade 12s should return on Monday, 17 August 2020;
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