Basic Education Minister
The donation, which took place on Thursday morning at WH de Klerk special school in Emalahleni, Witbank, is the second such donation, in line with support given to specials schools.
Among the items donated are a motorised, pressurised sprayer, gloves, sanitisers, as well as other essential items.
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"It will help us to manage schools. Schools are being trained to use the equipment to disinfect, so there won't be any major disruptions," said the Minister.
While the donation is a result of a public-private partnership with
"It is part of a broad intervention arising from the report that was released by the
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Ngcobo said the initiative, which involves around 81 schools in various provinces, aims to not only improve the safety in specialised schools but also to combat Coronavirus.
With the costs of decontamination for a school at around R10 000 - R20 000, Ngcobo said this initiative will see schools manage disruption, while saving money.
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