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

21 May 2020 - 08:00
By jonathan jansen AND Jonathan Jansen
Basic education minister Angie Motshekga has defended her department's decision to reopen schools from June 1.
Image: GCIS/Kopano Tlape Basic education minister Angie Motshekga has defended her department's decision to reopen schools from June 1.

Behind the fictions spun by politicians about reopening schools is a frightening truth.

Pupils will be sitting ducks for Covid-19 infection.