In a move to find common ground with the union, provincial education superintendent-general Themba Kojana asked at the weekend to meet the union’s leaders on Tuesday.
Sadtu is an important partner and stakeholder of the department. We have constantly consulted them throughout the process of reopening of schools.
“A meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday to discuss all of the concerns and outline what the department is doing in mitigation of challenges and ensuring the safety of teachers and learners is not compromised.” The union’s letter came just a few days after the department said 90% of the schools had reopened as PPE and water tanks had been delivered. Mdingi's letter said the union recommended that “focus centres be used optimally for Grade 12 learners”.
In the focus areas, there had to be uniformity in the distribution of tablet computers. Mdingi said MEC Fundile Gade had distributed tablets to a select few schools.That Grade 12 final exam question papers be reviewed in the light of the circumstances;That reliable thermometers be made available at all schools.
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