Basic Education Minster Angie Motshekga says while most schools are ready for the reopening of schools to grade 7 and 12 learners - her department will not allow schools to reopen if the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) is not available.
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As part of our #LockdownLessons series, Bizcommunity is reaching out to South Africa's top industry players to share their experience of the current Covid-19 crisis, how their organisations are navigating these unusual times, where the challenges and opportunities lie, and their industry outlook for the near future.
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In Kenya, education unions have joined with civil society organisations in presenting public authorities with recommendations and steps to be taken to guarantee a safe reopening of schools and education institutions.
Tendai Mtawarira went back to school this week - from the comfort of his home in Durban - as the inaugural recipient of a special scholarship from Henley Business School Africa on a programme designed to help sports icons successfully transition from the change room to the boardroom.
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GoDaddy, the company empowering everyday entrepreneurs, announced that more than 70 South Africans have graduated its digital skills workshops and are now skilled to teach digital skills through its Train-The-Trainer programme.
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Ensuring the safety and well-being of its pupils, staff and visitors by warranting that all school buildings and facilities comply with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and applicable regulation, is one of the most important elements of any school's risk management strategy. Following the announcement made by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga last week that Grade 7 and Matric pupils will be returning to school on 1 June 2020, this has become of even greater importance as schools now also need to consider the health and well-being of surrounding neighbourhoods and communities.
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Education is the most powerful tool one can give someone, but without the necessary support it can be very difficult. Helping a learner on their educational journey can be as simple as providing them with a pen and a ruler. That is exactly what Eversharp, a regional stationery manufacturer and a company that is part of the Art Group in Zimbabwe, did when Covid-19 and 'lockdown' took hold of our time, work and livelihood and many learners were left stranded and without the tools they require.
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While the term unprecedented times is becoming a bit oversubscribed, the media is experiencing its own unprecedented, via a global resurgence in media consumption. The fact that audiences, fragmented to marketers for so long, have once again been captive at home, is providing brands with both opportunities and responsibilities.
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Here's an unusual lockdown lesson: in this time of distance learning, colleges should start investing in large scale, physical, hands-on training equipment.
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Schools across the country are in the process of finalising preparations to receive Grade 7 and 12 learners when schools reopen on 1 June.
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