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Motshekga, Schäfer face SAHRC court battle over back-to-school instructions

KZN education dept says ‘large quantities’ of PPE have disappeared

Teachers union takes DBE to court over schools reopening next week

PPE suppliers overstating capability adds to halting of back-to-school date

Concerns mount that Limpopo will only be ready for school again in July

Some independent schools open doors to Grade 7 and 12 pupils

Children should return to school immediately, says SA Paediatric Association

Caution, fewer pupils and superhero dress-up, as some Western Cape schools reopen

Parents who wish to keep their kids at home need to apply for exemption – Motshekga

KZN MEC assures parents no school will accept learners if not ready

Schools, unions, education dept must speak with one voice – expert

Anxiety over schools endures as pupils now head to classrooms on 8 June

Western Cape announces it is ready to continue with school reopening

Education department announces learners will now only start schooling next week

Uncertainty and confusion continue as Motshekga delays briefing on school reopening

Contractor says school feeding scheme isn’t viable if only two grades return

Parktown Boys’ principal back at school as lockdown postpones hearing

Eastern Cape confirms some schools not ready to reopen on Monday

All grades going back to school on 6 July or 3 August – govt

32 Western Cape schools affected by existing or returning staff cases

419K pupils, staff expected at Gauteng schools on 1 June

Eight Gauteng school districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries

Many Eastern Cape schools not ready to reopen – national SGB association

SAHRC urges Motshekga to reconsider schools opening on Monday