I do not have the powers to close and open schools, this falls within the jurisdiction of the office of the Prime Minister. - Lady Howard Mabuza

Once the Acting Prime Minister announces the opening of schools as part of easing the partial lockdown, our role as the Ministry of Education is to implement a Government resolution and make sure that schools are opened in an environment that will not contribute to the spread of the COVID-19”, said the Education Minister.

All children have the right to education and everyone deserves a second chance, hence the reason why government allows pregnant learners to continue learning during pregnancy and after birth.

We need to ensure that the teenage mother’s future does not perish, especially because she already has a baby to maintain, which she can only do when educated and skilled.