WATER SHORTAGE AFFECT SCHOOL RESUMPTION IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SA
As school resume in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal did not open as water shortage is seriously affecting the area. The fight against Covid-19 is vital for resumption of school but with lack of water, the region was unable to follow others.
According to province’s Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu, over 6,000 schools were meant to resume but 100 of those did not due to water shortages.
Mshengu said “Those learners that are affected are actually being transported to nearby schools with enough floor space, so that we can continue with teaching and learning”.
He also noted that they are working with the municipality and Rand Water in delivering water tanks to schools, expecting that by the end of the week, all schools should be opened.
Mshengu further acknowledge that the school screening capacity is a major concern, as it take longer time to screen everybody which is delaying the start of teaching and learning.
The water shortage is South Africa major problem during this pandemic period. last month KwaZulu-Natal, got water supply boost after the Department of Water and Sanitation has ramped up its water and hygiene products supply to communities.
Mshengu also expressed his gratitude for the level of readiness that teachers and pupils showed on their first day back.
Source: News24