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Back to school isn’t about saving lives, it’s a gamble on kids’ health

21 May 2020 - 08:00 By jonathan jansen
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Basic education minister Angie Motshekga has defended her department's decision to reopen schools from June 1.
Basic education minister Angie Motshekga has defended her department's decision to reopen schools from June 1.
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Behind the fictions spun by politicians about reopening schools is a frightening truth.

Pupils will be sitting ducks for Covid-19 infection.

 

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