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JOHANNESBURG – It has been a difficult year for the education sector and things could become even more difficult in 2021 as some teachers continue to lose their lives to COVID-19.
The Director General of the Department of Basic Education, Mathanzima Mweli said, “We are very concerned about this. It is impacting negatively, not only in the qualification, but we are even more concerned about the teaching and learning services that we require that these men and women women contribute to the system. “
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Meanwhile, teacher unions are concerned about compliance at the rating centers.
Basil Manuel, CEO of Naptosa said: “We have already addressed a letter to the CEO and chief examiner asking that we issue a statement to reassure our people about all the security protocols in the exam centers. This is also an awakening. “. Call the department, they should make sure there are security measures in place for everyone who is willing to do this duty. “
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Ben Machipi from the Professional Educators Union said, “All venues are COVID-19 compliant. All protocols must be in place. We have a report that this will be the case.”
The Department of Basic Education has visited marking centers in three provinces and said it is satisfied with the security measures in place.
Mweli said, “in all cases, we also had disinfectants when entering the room. At strategic points, if not on each and every table at each marker, you would also find a bottle of disinfectant.
“There is no medical reason or literature to suggest any danger so far for schools to reopen. In fact, the evidence continues to show that students are safer in school than in their communities.”
Enrollment exam grading begins January 4.
