Delay the return of children to school
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#201
It's too risky to send children out to school.Ntombifuthi Nxumalo (Centurion, 2020-04-29)
#202
I'm signing because I personally think it is not safe for kids to go to school anytime soon up until the health practitioners have managed to flatten the curve.Siyathemba Mahlanza (Cape town, 2020-04-29)
#203
We are placing our children under immense danger if we prematurely open schoolsClyde PAUL (PIETERMARITZBURG, 2020-04-29)
#205
I believe we are going to cause a major spike by doing thisNavin Govindsamy (Randburg, 2020-04-29)
#209
I not ready to send my child back to school to be exposed to virus. He better repeat the grade, i am not throwing him on the mouth of the lionsWinners Maswanganye (Soweto, 2020-04-29)
#210
It's a health hazard to all my children.Authelia Arrison (Cape Town, 2020-04-29)
#213
I'm signing because... (optional) because i am against the reopening of schools in MayQueen Mosweu (Pretoria, 2020-04-29)
#215
I'm signing because I'm concerned about my kids health and their lifes...Nombulelo Johnson (Westonaria , 2020-04-29)
#218
I'm signing this because it is not safe for kids to go schoolMavig Stifler (Alice, 2020-04-29)
#219
Its risky for learners to go bk to school nowReal Ice-t (POLOKWANE, 2020-04-29)
#221
My child's life is more important than education so i won't take a risk , she will only go back to school if this pandemic is over, if it means she repeat a grade so be it.Nobuhle Ndlovu (Howick , 2020-04-29)
#225
My child has asthma and i cannot take the chance of her catching the virus. Also, the proposal stated that classrooms will be cleaned prior to school starting. What about when kids move to another classroom during periods? They will sit at another desk, new contamination?Yolande Buitendach (Kempton Park, 2020-04-29)
#226
I feel it's not safe for our kids to go back to school especially since we are still faced with such a pandemic disease in our country.Ayanda Khumalo (KZN, Newcastle , 2020-04-29)
#227
I do not want schools to open, while there number of people infected by COVID-19 is still increasing. If 'parliament' can't meet during this time but opt to use Skype... Why would government want to send our kids to school where there are 40 in a class really.Fhumulani Ramukhwatho-Matshivha (Laudium, 2020-04-29)
#231
The rate of infection is scaling up day by day. If send our kids to school were they will be in a crowded space, they will be vulnerable to the desease and evn us as parents coz they will carry it back homeLuyanda Tukani (East London, 2020-04-29)
#232
It is not conceivable that such a critical decision has been made with no substantial medical or scientific corroboration. It can result in dire consequences for the communities who can least afford an unprecedented out of control spiral in the numbers affected.Vic Naude (Boksburg, 2020-04-29)
#233
My childs life is more important than having to go to school through a pandemic i would rather have my child repeat then suffer grave illness or that of my familyMeghan Luttig (Benoni, 2020-04-29)
#234
It is extremely dangerous to even consider sending millions of children and thousands of teachers back to school in the near future. Schools' capacity to meet protection regulations is wholly limited, if not impossible for most. It is shocking and disappointing that this topic is even open for discussion, given what we already know about Covid-19 and the devastation and trauma it has caused already. If it was my own child, I WILL REFUSE to abide by a ruling that may lead him/her right into a death trap. Newly borns, teens and young adults are all at risk, for heavens' sake. The DBE and WCED should do their homework, properly and diligently. DO NOT MUCK AROUND WITH THE LIVES OF S-AFRICAN CHILDREN.Dr CW-Kronenberg (Cape Town, 2020-04-29)
#235
I do not feel it is safe for my kids .Natalie Roach (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#237
Kids should not be allowed to return to school unless there vaccination available or there are no new cases of Corona virusesChantelle Williams (Brakpan, 2020-04-29)
#238
I'm not gonna sent my boy to school, how is it possible that a school with more than a 1000 kids gonna be distance from each other, id rather keep him safe.Catherine Adonis (Bredasdorp , 2020-04-29)
#239
I'm signing because it is too risky for us to go to school knowing that this virus hasn't ended and it's still infecting more people in our country.I'm just trying to save myself from this invincible enemy.Thank youAthi Nyele (Mbizana Local Municipality, 2020-04-29)
#241
I feel the kids would be put at risk. Especially those with weakened immune systems. They should reopen the school in the new yearJamie-Lee Barber (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#243
I have a child. I would like to keep her that way. There are 36 to 40 children in a class.Sharlene Ramnath (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-04-29)
#244
I feel it's way too soon for the kids to be going back to schoolLia Appalsamy (Johannesburg, 2020-04-29)
#246
I cannot risk my children's life by sending them back to school. Schools are crowded. How are they going to social distance?Lebohang Monaisa Nyoni (Midrand , 2020-04-29)
#248
To many kids in a class, should not be more than 20, no desk sharingSunell Humphris (Bloemfontein , 2020-04-29)
#249
It's totally insane to send kids back seeing there is a increase in Covid casesQuentin Bornman (Randburg, 2020-04-29)
#250
Not save for children to go to school nowJenett van der Merwe (Sasolburg, 2020-04-29)
#252
My child being one of many with compromised immune systems will suffer greatly.Fatima Cassiem (Cape town, 2020-04-29)
#253
I have 2 kids in grade 3 and 8 and I do not feel comfortable sending my kids to school until this virus is goneNikita Jacobs (Northern cape, 2020-04-29)
#254
Currently we have more higher rate of infections thus it will pose a threat to our children as we already have more than 45 kids per class in our government schools make social distancing a dilemma. It's unsafe and goes against the rights of our children.Brian Gwarimbo (Johannesburg, 2020-04-29)
#260
Its not safe for our kids.Maria Jooste (Vereeniging, 2020-04-29)
#263
I'm personally not comfortable sending my kids to school what if there's a case of covid19 at any school what then how's gonna be held responsible if the kids contract the virus and how can they allowed children (40) in one class. I DON'T AGREE !!!!Carl Swanepoel (Strandfontein village, 2020-04-29)
#265
Virus is going to spread rapidly. Im not sending my kids out to die.Charlene Francke (Johannesburg, 2020-04-29)
#266
I'm signing because I need my children to always be safe and I feel I have more control over their safety and health. I feel that their well being is more important to me than the school'sNatalie Welthagen (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#267
I do not think it is right to send kids out to school, while the numbers are still escalating. How could we trust that this won't be the getting everybody sick. I don't think it's a good idea and will definitely NOT send my kid to school until the curce is flat for about 2 weekschristell coetzee (Fochville, 2020-04-29)
#268
It’s too early, my child rather repeat than to die from this cruel diseaseMogaba Thosago (Polokwane , 2020-04-29)
#270
The government should wait until the pandemic is over to re open the school hw can they expose our kids like that?Sandra Mokgotho (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#273
I feel like it's too early for schools to open at the moment.Yanga Ramncwana (King Williams Town , 2020-04-29)
#275
Im signing because im against re opening of school, i feel this will not be a wise decision because its only been a month and not even quarter of South African are being tested yet, so im 100% against re opening of schoolsThabiso Rooi (Sebokeng, 2020-04-29)
#276
I am signing because I have kids and what is stated here is true. We are suppose to be trying contain the pandemic and now our kids will be used as carriers to transport a virus they contacted from other kids.Fiona Hoosen (Gauteng, 2020-04-29)
#277
Ons gaan met grooter probleme sit as ons kinders moet terug gaan skool toe hulle is nou al vir so lank by die huisSoreta Grobler (Homestead Germiston, 2020-04-29)
#282
I am a mother, a concerned mother who has many medical underlying problems and so do my children, yes children are strong but my immune isn't, they will bring the virus back to me when I am in strict hiding from the virus, this isn't fair on them, I won't leave my children to grow up thinking that they killed their mum! How is it social distancing to allow the children to go out and mingle with so many others in a day, our children going to school will cause the ripple effect upon us, please consider us parents!Shaida Chetty (Lichtenburg , 2020-04-29)
#283
Im concern about the healt of my kids going back to school. People not allowed to work but kids can go back to school. How does this make sence at all.Natasja Swanepoel (Rustenburg , 2020-04-29)
#284
I am a mother who does not compromise with the safety of my child. I have dedicated myself to doing the best for my son from the moment he was born and my conscience would not allow me to release him into an environment where his safety can not be guaranteed. We are heading into winter and the peak of the virus hasn't been reached. Allowing a 9 year old child to go back to school is playing Russian roulette with his life and I cannot do that. I can't safely say he'd adhere to social distancing rules throughout the day, I can't guarantee that he would remember to be careful around touching surfaces and sanitizing his hands. Even with the mask he would be tempted to touch his face/eyes, he is only 9 years old after all.Lindo Cele (Centurion , 2020-04-29)
#285
Most Black kids use public transport. They exposed to so many things to and from school.Right now adults are failing to protect themselves from this virus imagine kidsMbalenhle Biyela (Durban , 2020-04-29)
#288
I have 2 kids at home, 1 high risk patient. I can't risk anyone's life.Lethiwe Masoga (Centurion, 2020-04-29)
#290
I have children who have health issues. Cannot expect children to sit with masks on all day especially kids with sensory issuesUlinde De jager (Western cape, 2020-04-29)
#292
I don't have a child to expirement Covid-19:withSydney Mhlanga (Nelspruit, 2020-04-29)
#294
Why would Angie Sent Children back to school that are more than 500 students.you are not allowed to be more than 10 at a meeting
not more than 50 at a funeral....
not more than 0 at a Bar/Tarven
but Parents should stay home.
and Children back at school
Lucille Fouche (Queenstown, 2020-04-29)
#296
I wont let my child go to school in such conditionsMbalenhle Rankwe (Middleburg , 2020-04-29)
#299
I don't feel it is right to send learners back to school at present. My kids are small and they will not be able to adhere to social distancing without an adult screaming at them, which could lead to them resenting their school environment. The teachers are also at risk - they are human too and have families too. The kids grandparents are the high risk group for covid-19. This decision is rushed. And the educators already struggle with so many other issues during a normal school day, to compound it with covid-19 will surely end in disaster. The department should focus on e-learning and reformatting the end of year assessments especially for grades 12 and 7 without sending the children back to class until August or September.Thobile Mkhize (Pretoria, 2020-04-29)
#300
Don't know it is save or who my bring virus to school.There is no protective gear for children to wearLeatitia Erasmus (Ladysmith, 2020-04-29)
#302
G.NxumaloGugulethu Nxumalo (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#303
Its unsafe and not the correct stage to send my child to school,social distancing is not gonna be possibleAsheena Maharaj (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#304
I have children that are below 10years old and I will not be sending them back to school so soonJane Knights (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#306
I dont want my child to go to school during this lockdown.Harvey Xisivela Nghozi (Pretoria, 2020-04-29)
#308
I'm signing because it's too earlyJeaneffer Jeaneffer (Bloemfontein, 2020-04-29)
#310
I don't think I country is ready to re open schools amid the covid-19Salmah Nabbie (Durban , 2020-04-29)
#311
I will not send my kids to school until the covid19 is over.ASHIKA ANKIAH (Ladysmith , 2020-04-29)
#312
Because the number of covid19 cases is increasing every day and this will be dangerous for our children's.Lorraine Chauke (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#313
It's too soon and we posing a greater risk to our heath.Khanyisa Mavundza (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#320
I have a son, and it is too soon and not safe enough to allow our children to be exposed in such a way. This virus is not under control at all and as such, our younger generation should be kept as safe as we can allow!!!Waheeda Shaik Ahmed (Durban, 2020-04-29)
#322
I do not think sending our kids to school is a good idea I rather have my child miss a year than lose his life.Natasha Naidoo (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#323
I'm signing this because if our kids go back to school and they bring this infection home it will have unbearable consequences for our family. Both me and my husband is classified as high risk due to my asma and his diabetes.Sanet Maritz (Benoni, 2020-04-29)
#324
Iam signing because I don't think it's a good idea to open schoolsNompumelelo Thusini (Glen Coe , 2020-04-29)
#325
Im signings this because to much children and teachers will be att risk not only that what if one child or teacher is infected and they dont know about it they infect the children or other teachers or just even maybe the whole school please reconsider this i wil rather let my child so a year over that loose his life and just others though goverment close the schools because of the virus now that there are more cases goverment want to open schools why did they not leave schools open in the beginning when the virus broke out until they saw its getting rough then they could have closed the schoolsAmelia Vogel (Virginia , 2020-04-29)
#329
My grandsons health are put at risk, department are not considerate to our children's wellbeing.Nathalie Ackerman (Cape Town, 2020-04-29)
#332
Im not sending my kids to school even if the goverment alows this. Its like sending them to death row. My mother with diabetes and kindney failure lives with me. The time is not now.joen pypers (free state, 2020-04-29)
#337
I have two children, ages 13 in Grade 8 & 9 years in Grade 3, my kids have never left my home during the lockdown period at all so why would I deliberately knowing all well the virus is here taking lives daily & still send my kids to school. It's like me throwing my kids to lions & hoping they don't get eaten. Sorry education is vital but not as important as the life & safety of my kids. Reopening school is opening the door to disaster. Social distancing will not work in our already overcrowed government schools. All the teachings of not hugging & playing to close goes out the window as soon as the kids see their friends.This is not going to work & Grade 7 & 12 learners shouldn't be allowed to be the test subjects to see if this works...
Chrisann Manikam (Durban, 2020-04-29)
#339
I have two kids on primary school im not happy with the way they wana put the kids in danger if schools open I will not send them i will go get there books nd teacher can forward the work on whats app groupTougeeda Meyer (Cape town , 2020-04-29)
#341
I'm signing this because I am a teacher and so are many of my friends and my girlfriend. I work with a lot of kids and I can't aee how any teacher nor pupil are safe.Schaila Greeff (Benoni, 2020-04-29)
#344
Because I am afraid of my childrens health!!Bianca Kotze (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-29)
#345
I'm signing because I don't think it is safe for our kids to go back to school while the country is stil on lockdown .Rosina Hlongwane (Evaton, 2020-04-29)
#349
It is not safe for the kids to go back as they are not always aware of what they do when amongst friends so social distancing will be an issueWayne Van Vuuren (Uitenhage , 2020-04-29)
#350
I don't want to send my daughter to school.Sonja Horak (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-29)
#351
I think if schools opens now it same as we digging our kids gravesGugulethu Mbambo Radebe (Durban, 2020-04-29)
#352
I'm signing becz I have grandchildren who are in different schools in KZN.With Covid 19 still at a dangerous level and no vaccine.I am worried about them.Ruby Wagle (Ratnagiri Maharashtra , 2020-04-29)
#353
Im signing because schools going to be crowded and children could easely be infected with covid 19 rather do home scoolingHans Steyn (Boksburg north, 2020-04-29)
#354
I'm signing because I don't feel comfortable sending my son to school not having peace of mind that its safe to do that. Does not make sence that there may nog be 100 people at a gathering but the kids needs to go back to school.Alet Rood (Kempton Park, 2020-04-29)
#355
I am a healthcare worker and if I contract the virus and my children get it, it doesnt end there. if they are going to school they can give it to other kids to take home. How many health care workers have kids are in schools.....Yasmeen Lorgat (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#356
The rise of the COVID-19 infections does not allow for schools to reopen no matter what measures are in place.Tayana Fortune (Western Cape, 2020-04-29)
#357
It's too risky for children to go back to school, not safe at all.Nomzamo Mbanga (Johannesburg, 2020-04-29)
#359
I don't want my children put in harms way.Teachers should be paid from the UIF Fund. Schools are wanting full school fees but arent doing any teaching.
Lucie-Ann Tait (Kempton Park , 2020-04-29)
#360
I can't see how it would be "safe" sending my children to school.Charnelle Meyer (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-29)
#365
I have 4 kids ranging from 13 to 2 one with an underlying medical condition. I am not willing to sacrifice their safety and health for a point to be proven. Why must kids be exposed while parents are at home.Isabel Luppnow (Kempton Park, 2020-04-29)
#368
My child's health and safety is more important now. Kids can.always repeat a grade. You only have one life. Parents need to worry about their kids not what's convenient for themselvesMaurise Van Der Merwe (Durban, 2020-04-29)
#370
Still too soon to send kids back to schoolDeshnee Gounder (Kzn , 2020-04-29)
#371
Im signing because i have a 13 year old son that goes to government school. I love my son and do not want him to be a Covid-19 statistic.Thank you
Christina Naidoo (Benoni, 2020-04-29)
#372
I love my child and when you open schools the virus will spread.Marieta Bosch (Gauteng, 2020-04-29)
#373
It is too soonPatricia swafo (Polokwane , 2020-04-29)
#374
I do not agree to my kids going to schoolTaryn Ramlall (Durban, 2020-04-29)
#375
I feel that this is grossly negligent to send children back to school while we are uncertain of the future. Some children are high risk.sheetal ram (Standerton, 2020-04-29)
#378
Scared for children getting sick.Theresa Van heerden (Heidelberg, 2020-04-29)
#384
I agree with Prof Jansen. Cancel the school year! If schools open they might as well move straight to phase 1. I am a teacher, who would take care of my 1year old if I have to go teach and my Nanny is on lockdown??!!ALLISON DE KOCK (Queenstown, 2020-04-29)
#385
I think it's not safe for our kids to go back to school.we as parents stay home as lockdown continue bt at the same time our kids go to school.no it's rong.Zanee Bulunga (Mbombela, 2020-04-29)
#386
I am a parent that is concernedBianca Jairam (Durban , 2020-04-29)
#389
Let kids repeat the year... rather than not seeing them forever...Lufuno Lwa Arehone (Thohoyandou , 2020-04-29)
#390
It is not yet safe to release children and teachers to face the dangers posed by the virusThuli Dlamini (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#391
Both my kids have asthma and its too dangerous to go back to school.Chantelle Beukes (Springs, 2020-04-29)
#393
I am signing because I have a grade 1 child who is still very young and I can't see myself loosing my child to Corona virus cause we see it it's killing people and the number is still increasing.. No they can't open now. No.Sandisiwe Zweni (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#394
I feel it is premature at this stage.Odwa Jafta (Durban, 2020-04-29)
#395
I feel that it is not safe for both the teachers and the students. It's better to be safe than sorry. We can't gamble with people's lives.Regards
Disebo Komane (Benoni , 2020-04-29)
#397
It is very riskyAjay Suguday (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-04-29)
#398
I am worried about my safety as an employee at a school and I am worried about my child’s safety going back to school.Megan Cilliers (Johannesburg , 2020-04-29)
#399
I’m don’t think it’s the right time to send the kids back to school yet. It’s too soonPatricia Apwam (Randburg, 2020-04-29)
#400
I want to make sure Teachers and Children stay safe and Corona free.Juliet Paulse (Stellenbosch, 2020-04-29)