Maimane urged concerned parties to use the WhatsApp hotline to send pictures and videos, which will be used to demonstrate that “most schools, in some communities don't have water and personal protective equipment (PPEs)”.
Online petition
Two weeks ago, Maimane launched an online petition which has since been signed by more than 180,000 citizens. This followed the initial announcement by basic education minister Angie Motshekga that schools would reopen on June 1.
The OSA leader proposed that schools remain shut until August to allow the government and schools enough time to adequately prepare to host pupils by providing PPEs and through thorough disinfection of premises and shared equipment.
Legal fight?
Last week, OSA said it had commissioned advocate Dali Mpofu to fight the government on its decision to reopen schools. This after president Cyril Ramaphosa failed to respond to a letter addressed to him by Maimane.
The movement demanded that the government explain its decision to reopen schools on the initial date set, TimesLIVE reported.