Some teachers and parents in South Africa's Western Cape province are demonstrating and demanding the closure of schools over the spread of coronavirus.
A few principals have written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa urging him to rethink the decision to open schools.
They say that virus cases within the community are now affecting pupils and teachers.
According to the Western Cape Education Department, over 300 staff members and 61 pupils had tested positive for coronavirus.
Some teachers refused to report back to work after colleagues tested positive for the virus, Eye Witness News reports.
The Western Cape is the worst-hit province in the country, with almost 50% of South Africa's cases.
The morning demonstration was covered by local media:
Teachers in the Western Cape are threatening to shutdown schools amid growing COVID-19 concerns. Courtesy #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/KxbtjfLyFK
— eNCA (@eNCA) June 25, 2020
Latest Stories
-
Dafeamekpor, Kabila clash over past comments on Woyome case and Wontumi arrest
1 minute -
Give schools power to dismiss violent students – EduWatch urges as indiscipline rises
4 minutes -
Excitement peaks at Hitz FM’s ‘Rep Ur Jersey’ ahead of UCL final at Aviation Social Centre
19 minutes -
2025 Unity Cup: Black Stars hammer Trinidad and Tobago to finish third
42 minutes -
Mid-air turnaround of OP122 flight was due to technical issue, not fuel shortage – PassionAir clarifies
44 minutes -
Support children battling cancer -Lifeline for Childhood Cancer appeals
1 hour -
Mz Nana shines bright with triple nomination at 2025 Ghana Music Awards USA
1 hour -
What do we lose if suspended CJ hearing is publicised? – Bomfeh questions closed proceedings
2 hours -
Fuel shortage forces Passion Air flight bound for Takoradi to return mid-air to Accra
2 hours -
Bawumia arranged sureties for Wontumi’s release – Hassan Tampuli claims
3 hours -
Wontumi’s bail varying application was instructed by his wife – Tampuli
3 hours -
Manner of Wontumi’s EOCO arrest needless and avoidable – Bomfeh
4 hours -
If the state failed to act yesterday, it is today – Dafeamekpor on Wontumi’s arrest
4 hours -
There seems to be conflict about who represents Wontumi – Dr Kojo Asante
4 hours -
Wontumi’s EOCO arrest and detention violates constitution – Hassan Tampuli
5 hours