Private schools ask for Covid-19 relief as parents struggle to pay fees
Some independent schools have closed their doors as they are unable to operate with only 20% of parents paying fees
18 August 2020 - 15:16
The organisation representing private schools in SA is appealing to the government for a special financial relief for independent schools, saying only 20% of parents are paying school fees.
The strict national lockdown aimed at curbing the surge of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought put parents under pressure, with many having their salaries cut or losing their jobs altogether, while those running businesses are struggling to maintain their viability...
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