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‘Prioritise us for vaccination’, say teacher unions 01 June 2021 - 16:24 Teacher unions call on the basic education department to prioritise teachers for the Covid-19 vaccine before primary school pupils go back to school on a full-time basis. Image: PAYLESSIMAGES/123RF With primary school pupils returning on a full-time basis from next month, teacher unions have asked to be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccination. They also want the basic education department to monitor the third wave of coronavirus infections before pushing ahead with the decision to fully reop...

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU), National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) and theSouth African Teachers’ Union (SAOU) has expressed support for the return of daily classes for primary school pupils.

Teacher unions have largely welcomed the return of pupils to school for daily classes in late July.

Calls to prioritise the vaccination of teachers ahead of return to full-time schooling By Okuhle Hlati Share Cape Town - While the traditional five-day week for primary school pupils has been cautiously welcomed, calls have been made for teacher vaccination to be prioritised as a result. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga recently announced the full-time return of all Grade R to Grade seven pupils from July 26 – subject to the impact of the third wave. The daily attendance also applies to pupils in Grades R to 12, with special education needs. From May 17 to May 23, 35 school staff me...

The National Professional Teachers' Organisation of SA says it will consult with the Department of Basic Education to put teachers second in line for Covid-19 vaccines.