Primary school social distancing ‘not possible’, say unions

Scientific evidence on safety is demanded for department’s bid to reduce the distance requirement to just 50cm

05 August 2021 - 07:11
By Belinda Pheto and Yoliswa Sobuwa

Teacher unions have advised schools that are unable to comply with reduced social distancing in classes to follow the deviation provisions contained in the Government Gazette.

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