National Association of Governing Bodies is also urging parents not to send their children to school.
Teachers' unions and school governing bodies want Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to delay the re-opening of schools by at least a week.
They raised their concerns at a virtual meeting with Motshekga on Saturday night where, Eyewitness News was told, that she confirmed most schools in the country were not ready to resume teaching and learning.National Teachers Union president Alan Thompson said on Sunday it wouldn't be practical to re-open schools on Monday.
"We are of the opinion that schools are going to be the epicentre of COVID-19 simply because no thorough preparations were made to make sure that schools are clean. The National Association of Governing Bodies’ Matekanye Matekanye is also urging parents not to send their children to school if the request to postpone resuming the academic calendar wasn't granted.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Western Cape Covid-19 cases now at 19 460 with 472 deathsThe Western Cape has 19 460 confirmed cases and has recorded 472 deaths related to Covid-19 since the start of the outbreak, Premier Alan Winde said on Saturday.
Read more »
Covid-19: Only 488 of more than 5,000 artists who applied for relief were paidOf over 5,000 applications from artists seeking relief from the department of sports, arts and culture, only 488 artists have been paid out.
Read more »
30 countries, including South Africa, launch alliance to share Covid-19 toolsThirty countries led by Costa Rica and the World Health Organization launched have an initiative aimed at sharing vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic.
Read more »
Four confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng schools - doctors, nurses to be deployed until next yearThe Gauteng department of education is set to deploy doctors, nurses and health promoters to schools across the province ahead of the return of grade 7 and 12 pupils on June 1.
Read more »
Four confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng schools - doctors, nurses to be deployed until next yearThe Gauteng department of education is set to deploy doctors, nurses and health promoters to schools across the province ahead of the return of grade 7 and 12 pupils on June 1.
Read more »
Covid-19: How to keep safe in schools, supermarkets and public transportWhenever you are outside your home, there are key steps you can take to reduce your risk of being infected, and lower the risk of you infecting others.
Read more »