An abundance of caution thrown to the winds when it comes to opening schools
24 May 2020 - 00:03
For a government that appears to be dragging its feet, for reasons ideological or otherwise, in easing the draconian curbs on South Africans' constitutionally enshrined liberties, the move to reopen schools is being approached with uncharacteristic vigour and energy. As the economy languishes, and ministers are divided over the pace of easing the lockdown, basic education minister Angie Motshekga is blazing a reopening trail...
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