Teacher Unions Renew School Closure Call

Monday, June 07, 2021

Whilst government has commended teachers for their commitment to work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, labour unions have made fresh calls for schools to be closed temporarily as more teachers could lose their lives.

The latest call to close schools was made during the National Teachers’ Day celebrations in Gaborone on Friday.

Speaking on behalf of teacher trade unions, the Botswana Teachers Union president, Gotlamang Oitsile said they are concerned that the government has sent teachers back to school before the pandemic is brought under control.

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Teacher Unions Renew School Closure Call

Whilst government has commended teachers for their commitment to work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, labour unions have made fresh calls for schools to be closed temporarily as more teachers could lose their lives.

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

Selefu

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

Civil Society threatens Masisi with legal action

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