Closing schools just means poor kids bear the brunt of the virus

Most SA children are working class and poor. When a school closes down for whatever reason there is immediate consternation for the parents.

Image: Supplied Most SA children are working class and poor. When a school closes down for whatever reason there is immediate consternation for the parents.

True, the virus does not respect borders. Nor does it respect social classes. And that is why the decision to close schools is going to be disastrous for the poor.

Here’s the deal.

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