An online survey of teacher unions has shown that a majority of schools lacked proper mechanisms to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, raising fears that both learners and teachers could be exposed to the coronavirus.

Basic education minister Angie Motshekga announced on Tuesday that schools across SA will open on June 1 in a phased manner, starting with grades 7 and 12. Teachers will return to schools on May 25...

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