COVID-19: Some KZN parents says they will send their kids back to school
We're expected to get more clarity on the state of readiness ahead of the re-opening of schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic when Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga briefs the nation this morning.
There have been reservations from unions, including Congress of South African Students (COSAS) who has called on the Department to delay the opening.
But this KZN parent says she has no problem sending her children back to school.
Bluff mom of three, Kim Bowes says she trusts her children who are all in high school - to practise the safety measures she has taught them.
"All my children attended school last year and the schools were more than prepared and took great care of them. I feel that it is unfair to deprive them of completing a whole year of school when no one really knows how long the virus will be around for."
Her daughter, Kayla who is in Grade 12 this year says she is excited but also has concerns.
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"I am concerned about the COVID-19 regulations and whether this year will be run better than last year, I feel that if us, as pupils worked together to protect ourselves as well as others during this pandemic we are able to have a very prosperous year," she said.
This Amanzimtoti parent of four school-goers, Bongi Mthembu says she will be sending them back to school. "If they follow last year's regime, where certain classes attended on certain days, it should work. It worked last year."
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However, Jabulile Msimango, mother of two from Umbumbulu she would rather not have her children go to school.
"I think it will be best if they don't go back to school. I am scared that my children will get infected with this virus which has already claimed so many lives. I have a son in primary school so I'm very concerned about him."
An update on the minister's briefing will be shared soon.
