Union wants govt to focus on hygiene at disadvantaged schools

Union wants govt to focus on hygiene at disadvantaged schools

The Educators Union of South Africa says government needs to shift its focus and attention towards disadvantaged schools.

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COVID-19 compliant schools across the country reopened this Monday.


 Scelo Bhengu, president of EUSA says despite being COVID-19 ready there are schools that are desperate for clean water or working ablutions. 


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"It is a serious concern when you consider that a high level of hygiene is counted amongst the important ways of fighting with the coronavirus," he added. 


"95% of the schools, our kids are not supposed to be near or in these schools as they pose a serious threat." 


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