Teachers, pupils demand Cape schools remain closed amid Covid-19
Teacher unions, civic organisations and pupils held protests at several Cape Town schools on Monday, demanding the institutions be closed to protect pupils and teachers....
Published By: Iol - Tuesday, 30 June, 2020
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