South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) says it is disappointed by the conduct of some ministers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
It says that Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga was reckless when she announced the reopening of schools.
In this video, teacher unions discuss the reopening of schools
SANCO says this will cause more deaths as the country is not yet ready to reopen schools.
SANCO Deputy President, Lemias Mashile, has called on student organisations, parents and other civil organisations to reject the reopening of schools.
“We believe that we cannot gamble and experiment with our children as this will put kids under danger. Educators and families. The department and the country are simply not prepared if we consider the realities of class sizes. Disinfections and proper toilets facilities, social distancing, screening and soap,” says Mashile.
Motshekga announced last week that schools will reopen on 1 June, starting with Grade 7 and 12 students.
The infographic below shows the measures placed for school reopening
