Schools will stay open for now, while coronavirus infections are closely monitored. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga told journalists on Saturday that she did not believe that a blanket decision to close all schools was needed at this point. She also provided more information on a program that will start this week, to vaccinate 580,000 teachers are support staff.

Schools will stay open for now, while coronavirus infections are closely monitored. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga told journalists on Saturday that she did not believe that a blanket decision to close all schools was needed at this point. She also provided more information on a program that will start this week, to vaccinate 580,000 teachers are support staff.