Covid-19 Lockdown: Grade 12’s will graduate says Motshekga
“Grade 12’s should be ready to write the examinations by the end of the year.”
Ministers representing the Covid-19 National Command Council updated the nation on the status of the Covid-19 19 lockdown in South Africa on Saturday.
One of the most pressing questions was what is going to happen to the Class of 2020?
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South African Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said, “By hook or by crook the Class of 2020 will graduate this year.
“We cannot afford to give up.
“Grade 12’s should be ready to write the examinations by the end of the year.”
The minister assured the nation that there are plans on the table to intensify teaching.
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She was referring to a recovery programme and said if the lockdown is not lifted by April 16, Plan B will be legally gazetted.
She also added that food parcels cannot be delivered to children outside the school infrastructure.
“We rely on Social Development to assist us.
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“Once learners are at home they are members of the community and, therefore, should be catered for and supported in their own communities,” she said.
Lindiwe Sisulu, the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation said the procurement of water tanks is well on its way.
She said 41 000 water tanks have been procured.
This procurement will be handled by a national procurement centre and not at provincial or municipal level to eliminate the misuse of funds.
The number of shebeens and alcohol outlets is a huge headache for the Department of Social Development.
Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu said the escalating use of drugs is a big concern.
“While in the midst of this crisis an opportunity presents itself to look at what we need to do to help those who abuse drugs and alcohol,” she said.
She said there is a need to clamp down on outlets selling alcohol.
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