Maimane has given the president 48-hours to respond to the petition against reopening schools
One South Africa Movement leader Mmusi Maimane launched a petition against the opening of schools which has received more than 155,000 signatures.One SA Movement leader Mmusi Maimane will give President Cyril Ramaphosa and the national command council 48 hours to outline the reasons why they have decided to reopen schools on June 1.last week, which has now received more than 155,000 signatures from citizens opposed to reopening schools at this stage.
“I will request the president, who is the chair of the NCC, to give us the rational reasons why they are taking this administrative action. I'll be giving them 48 hours and should we hear no response, we're willing to take legal action against this government.” Bagaetsho, I promised an important update when we passed the 150 000 mark with the schools petition. We have now crossed that mark in just 5 days.
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