President
Time to return
The Minister of Education today addressed the nation starting with an apology for the postponements and eventual late release of a flawed circular. The Minister added no clarity or direction for the…
June 02, 2020
25 May 2020: What to do?
On 25 May 2020 teachers and education support personnel will be returning to school to prepare to receive the first cohort of learners on 1 June 2020. Two important principles guide this return to…
May 22, 2020
Minister of Basic Education and the re-opening of schools: vagueness rules
The Minister of Basic Education last night, 19 May 2020, addressed the country on the re-opening of schools and the state of readiness to receive teachers and learners back at school. The Minister…
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 and comorbidities
The Minister of Basic Education is expected to make a further announcement on the re-opening of schools today, 19 May 2020. Two of the areas that NAPTOSA has been adamant should be clarified by the…
May 20, 2020
COVID-19: Health First, Academic Year Second!
During this time of heightened uncertainty, growing fear, and general panic, I thought it prudent to let you know what is going on behind this mirage of chaos. NAPTOSA is committed to the health and…
April 22, 2020
Statement by NAPTOSA on vandalism of schools during Lockdown
When apprehended, and we urge the Minister of Police to leave no stone unturned to apprehend every single individual that has been responsible for the vandalism of schools during this lockdown…
April 18, 2020