Delay the return of children to school
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#601
It is not safe for kids to go back to school with the numbers of those infected escalating everydayNosithandiwe Mateyisi (Cape Town, 2020-04-30)
#603
Child especially from grade 7 to 9 are still irresponsible,they won't be able to follow the rules like as adults,so why not wait for the virus to slow down a bit.....Lebo Mojelele (Polokwane, 2020-04-30)
#604
I’m signing this petition because it’s still so early for children to return to school.Thabo Mafuwane (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#607
I feel like the government is putting kids at risk or making the experimentsVuyelani Mathebula Jnr (Tzaneen, 2020-04-30)
#609
IJBarendsIona Barends (Western Cape, 2020-04-30)
#611
A clear plan has to be introduced in securing the safety of our children going back to school.Franco Clark Jeffrey Mkhonto (Nigel, 2020-04-30)
#613
Its unsave for any and all children to go back to schoolLiezel de Beer (Morgenzon, 2020-04-30)
#614
Children are most vulnerable to infection & wont b able to adhere to social distance / some schools do not even have proper sanitation facilities - Children can stay @ home & receive education through TV channels with dedicated time slots for each grade as far as i am concerned only the grade 11& 12 need to go to school The rest can b educated through social mediaRabia Ally (Durban, 2020-04-30)
#615
My kids life is worth more to be healthyNatasha Haarhoff (Alberton, 2020-04-30)
#617
My child is epilepticSonia Coetzee (Bedfordview, 2020-04-30)
#619
This is madness, calls for a real f...Ed up disasterNicole Van Wyk Amsterdam (Cape Town, 2020-04-30)
#620
It is not safe for children.Ndumy Mbingo (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#621
Not putting my child at riskAngela O'Neill (Boksburg, 2020-04-30)
#625
It’s very risky for kidsLesco Lesego (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#626
I'm signing this petition because it is not safe to go back to school, especially since we are still in level 4 of lockdown alert.Maude Saunders (Centurion, 2020-04-30)
#627
N.boodhrajNataleen Boodhraj (Durban, 2020-04-30)
#628
We have not seen any flattening of the curve, we have not even got close to a peak in the figure yet. No school until july /august.Riaan Vorster (Stilfontein, 2020-04-30)
#629
I feel going back in the middle of winter puts our kids at more risk.Michelle Todd (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-30)
#630
It will be madness to send our kids back to school, i will NOT let my kids back into school at this stageMaria Besselaar (Edenvale, 2020-04-30)
#631
I have a son, 14 which gets sick easily. I think children should be the last to go back to school. WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY SAFERetha Smit (Germiston, 2020-04-30)
#632
If we send our children back now, we might as well end the lockdown completely. The appropriate safety measures for our children are not in place yet.Lovelle Wright (Germiston, 2020-04-30)
#633
This hasn't been thought thru.What about kids with asthma and special needs?I'm against sending kids to school until the infection rate cums down drastically...Ismail Mohamed (Cape Town, 2020-04-30)
#635
I feel that the children will be at risk. We have not reached the peak yet. Adults cannot go to work but thousands of kids will be allowed back at school- too scary to think about. Transports are not going to comply with social distancing we know that. Taxi's also. There are too many kids to practice social distancing. There are also 40 plus kids to a class. How are they going to be protected. No I am not comfortable at this stage. I feel my child's life is at risk.Vicki Maistry (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-04-30)
#636
Our kids are not safe to go to school they are 65 in one class.....Jan Masenamela (Rustenburg, 2020-04-30)
#637
Still high risk to take kids to overcrowded classes.Mlungisi Ramafikeng (Soweto, 2020-04-30)
#641
Because i dont think it is save for the kids healthJackie Bosman (Carletonville, 2020-04-30)
#642
I think its stupid to send children back to school while there is 5000 people infected with this virus. They closed the schools on 500 cases and now want to open it while there is still so many untested people.Rensche Schmidt (benoni, 2020-04-30)
#644
I dont think kids are safe to go back to schoolDelisile Mbatha (Alberton, 2020-04-30)
#646
Adnaan cassiemAdnaan Cassiem (Cape Town, 2020-04-30)
#648
I have 2 teenagersVuyo Nzimase (East London, 2020-04-30)
#650
I will NOT put my children at risk because of your stupidity report me to social services I don't care!!! Wake up South African Government your priorities are all screwed up!!!Catherine Green (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#651
They should delay schools from openingMpho Carol Mkhize (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#655
Because I am concern.Mehauhelo Mphatse (Gauteng, 2020-04-30)
#656
I can not see my daughter getting sick from something she dose not understand...Chantel Meyburgh (Queenstown, 2020-04-30)
#658
My daughter and I are asthmatic and you want my child to return to school in a class of more than 40 and seated at a table with 4/5 hownon earth does it make sense we have not reached the peak of this virus and how on earth can kids return but not vulnerable employee's this decision is the worst by far since this lockdownJasmina Ismail (Cape Town, 2020-04-30)
#659
It's just not safe for our future kids to go out to school now, how can this even be a possibility, it's like destroying our future , destroying innocent lives, putting them in dangerFahima Abdul (Durban, 2020-04-30)
#660
I havs 3 kids ons school and yes its important for my 2 older ones to go but how can the country be on lockdown but kids must go to school. What is the purpose for me as a parent keeping my children in the house for almost 7 weeks just for them to get the virus at school. With my son having a pre existing condition I will not do that.Crystal Pienaar (Cape Town, 2020-04-30)
#661
I fear for the safety of all our children. Children do not realize the dangers of touching and do not adhere to the rules of keeping distance. The spread of the virus will increase drastically if we open our schools to earlyAmanda De Meillon (Ekurhuleni, 2020-04-30)
#667
Life is more important than school. You will not have time to re-live your dreams when you are dèad.Ntando Zitha (Polokwane, 2020-04-30)
#668
If it is risky for workers and churchgoers and other community formations to unlock, why kids must be risked.Rasepalo Toolo (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#670
I'm signing this petition because,I think that reopening of schools it's a very big mistake that the department is making,how are our children going to be safe in any over crowded classroom?How are they going to be safe during play time?Who is going to make sure that they don't hug,hold each other's hands etc?Reopening of schools so soon I think it's a very big mistake!!!!!Ntshembo Adelaide SETSOALO (Phalaborwa, 2020-04-30)
#671
There need to be a further delay In re -opening of school .Keshinee Hiralal (Durban, 2020-04-30)
#672
I'm concerned about the kid's well being since the Corona numbers are growing every minuteMbali Khulu (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#673
I don't believe it's save for children to go back to schoolDominique Van Deventer (Virginia, 2020-04-30)
#674
We are going to putour kids at riskSteven VanTonder (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#675
Children going back to school will spread the disease faster.Bongani Nkosi (Centurion, 2020-04-30)
#676
I value the lives of my children!!!Tanya Morris (Gauteng, 2020-04-30)
#677
Lives are more important than education at this stage. Schools will always be there.Chantal Beharie (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-04-30)
#678
School are not safe.Dinkels Van Deventer (Virginia, 2020-04-30)
#679
I will be more comfortable with sending my children to school when the level has reduced not while we're still at Level 4. As we have seen the number of cases increases daily so sending my children to school doesn't sit well with me especially since we live with elderly people in the house .Zandile Dhlamini (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#680
My domestic helpers' son is in a class of 73 (meant for 30) in Diepsloot- how can you possibly contain the virus in these circumstances? I totally disagree.Dee Macdonald (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#682
It's a stupid idea...you can't smokyou can't drinkyou can't socialize
you cant see family
BUT YOU CAN GO TO SCHOOL
REALLY.... HOW STUPID IS THAT
Vivienne -Douglas (gauteng, 2020-04-30)
#683
My child health is more imported for meLucy Rahman (Free state, 2020-04-30)
#684
I feel that it is too soon for the kids to be reporting back to school. The virus is still uncomfortable and I feel that our kids won't be safe out thereDineo Ncoguthu (Centurion, 2020-04-30)
#692
My son is in Grade 1 and I dont think I could live with myself if anything happened to him. Something I could have prevented.Mpho Sehoole (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#693
I am not in agreement with the re opening of the schools so soon. I honestly don't have a problem with the current school calendar/year coming to an end for the rest of the year. I'd rather have my kids repeat grades than die. I'm sorry. I'm not comfortable with taking my kids to school.Neo Hlongwane (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#698
I don't think we are ready for schools to openDorcas Mokoena (Tembisa, 2020-04-30)
#699
Lives need to be saved ,children are not as cautious as older people.khanyisa mahlaule (Johnson, 2020-04-30)
#700
I'm signing because I find this decision to be careless and very risky, despite the safety measures laid to prevent any transmissions, we all know that kids can not be trusted to follow them and the numbers of infections are still going up.Goemamang Maropefela (Mafikeng, 2020-04-30)
#703
There is no way I'm exposing my children to the dangers of the covid-19.There is no deadline to Education and kids can continue to go to school when it is safe.
You cannot replace the life of a loved one....especially a child...
And how do you live with your conscious knowing that you were the one who sent your child into a dangerous situation.......
Tracey Gibson (Roodepoort, 2020-04-30)
#706
Children will not social distance nor wash their hands as much as it is needed. You will also not be able to keep a mask on for 6 -8 hours of a school day. Its shocking that you think this is ok.Bev Salvadori (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#707
I do not agree that our kids will be safe and that it is in the best Interest of our children. How are we supose to control the masses. The kids that take public transport. UnacceptableNawaal Keet (Cape town, 2020-04-30)
#709
I don't think my kids will be safeOmphemetse Seima (Mahikeng, 2020-04-30)
#711
It is too dangerous for kids to be stuck in a classroom together. They will get sick and bring it home to family members, some of whome are at risk patients.Heidi Faber (Gordon's Bay, 2020-04-30)
#712
I have a child in school and will not expose him to this virus!Annelle Smith (Mpumalanga, 2020-04-30)
#714
Take a leapyear, let all children from fresh to matric redo the year next year, then we can be sure what the virus are doing and schools can be prepared more adequately to deal with this issue, children will be more use to wearing masks. Our focus should be in protection not sending our kids into a warzone...Mathilda Botes (Randfontein, 2020-04-30)
#718
No school for this year it would suicidal to send our children to school to die including their teachersMabatla Seokoma (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#719
I don't think our kids are safe to go to school right now. They are still at a high risk. No to reopening of schools.Paroshini Naicker (Durban, 2020-04-30)
#720
It's too soon,even the numbers are escalating We can't rush our kids to school now.NomaIndia Phikela (Butterworth, 2020-04-30)
#721
How can you risk the life of children while parents are on lockdownFlorence Milanzi (Capetown, 2020-04-30)
#726
I have a grandchild who's life I value more than the education system. We have been educating her with the help of the teachers, in the comfort of our home where she is safe, and can continue to do so until the pandemic is over. I will not put her in a situation where she could possibly get the virus and risk her life.Cecilia Addyman (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-30)
#730
It is not yet a health safe action to take amongst children and teacher environment.Ntsaphokazi Quwe (Gauteng, 2020-04-30)
#731
The number of infected keeps on going up and the death toll increases, for me it seems to be early to allow young ones to go back to school.And our government must come with a better strategy since well we don't have a better resource to accommodate school reopen Like other countries did.
Kwena Setibela (Tzaneen, 2020-04-30)
#734
The number of people who are effected by de virus is very high and is still increasing on a daily basisRespect Mabasa (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#735
Children are vulnerable and their health is priority. They should be kept safe from this virus.Arléne Le Roux (Heidelberg, 2020-04-30)
#740
I don't believe there's adequate measures put in place as yet for the safety of our childrenPriscilla Mathetha (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#742
The risk that will endanger the health of our kids, all the requirements made are not practical in most government schools so it won’t be fair for other students to be sited at home for their own safety while others are busy learning. Teachers cannot be made responsible to take any health and safety measures at school because they are not certified to do so according to our regulations. Lastly the government can change the school term, may it rather start at July and run until June next year because then it will also balance with college and varsity term and it will be towards the end of winter so we will know the severity of the risk and have all control measures in place. As much as you want schools to open none of the municipalities have measures in place already for all the schools including the burned schools.Please let’s have quality instead of quality interms of performance and product being delivered in school, we just need to have correct measures in place such as a proper risk assessment for each school as they differ before we can have kids and teachers back in class.
Keamogetse Olifant (Boksburg, 2020-04-30)
#743
I am a concerned parent.Portia Ntobela (Port Shepstone, 2020-04-30)
#744
I'm signing because.. I find it rediculous sending the kids back to school with this virus still around.. The primary school kids are not gonna adhere To the schools rules ND regulations.. Children will not keep their distance ND Will not keep their mask on for the duration of school hours.. So I find it risky to send my child bk to school..we are risking our childrens lives by sending them bk.. ND I so will not risk with my child's life ND send him bk school..!!!Trisha Pillay (Durban, 2020-04-30)
#745
The school should not been openItumeleng Masemola (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#746
My son got chronic asthma and wont cope if he goes back to school.Cynthia Adams (Wartburg, kzn, 2020-04-30)
#747
Calling on the delay of school reopening and allowing online clothing stores to operate in order to access the purchase of warm clothing and other essential items.Zingisa Kapu (Mount Ayliff, 2020-04-30)
#748
Suresh SinghSuresh Singh (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-04-30)
#749
It's to risky for children to go to schoolElaine Vorster (Brakpan, 2020-04-30)
#752
Im signing because i feel that The spread of virus isnt under control as yet and its too early for them to return to schoolAbhilasha Ramurath (Durban, 2020-04-30)
#754
I'm singing because I feel my children will not be 100% protected, the risks are too high the covid disease is still a pandemic and now I'm expected to just send my children out there sorry.. covid not clear, my kids will not attend school they can carry on with their school work being sent from their teachers....Lee Ponmoon (Middleburg, 2020-04-30)
#755
My child's health and safety is at riskTania Lucas (Benoni, 2020-04-30)
#756
My daughter health is very important to me as she young. And no one can help her if she gets sick.Michael Schmidt (Boksburg, 2020-04-30)
#758
I don't want to schools to openLordwin Hlulani (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#762
A want to.protect the children and theachersClaudine Jooste (RICHARDSBAY, 2020-04-30)
#764
I honestly feel it is way too soon for kids to go to school.Due to them not seeing their friends for a very long time I don't feel they will maintain social distancing.Also many of our schools have a large number of children so how would social distancing be met.I don't believe kids would maintain hand hygiene in schools.Farhana Aliass Aliass (Durban, 2020-04-30)
#772
I don’t think it’s a good ideaEducation can be achieved lifelong
Life is more important
What about children that have complicated health issues diabetes heart kidney problems
Etc
And also parents with complicated health issues how do they cope
Promote kids to next year from grade 1-11
It insane
Hajra Khan (Durban, 2020-04-30)
#774
It is not safe out there for children to go back to school, iregardless of their age.. companies, government departments and parliament are the once to open and operate first before our children can return back to school.Phomolo Bridget (Dennilton Limpopo, 2020-04-30)
#775
I have 2 children age 7 and 12 how will anybody that did not give birth to them protect them like their own mother. Children dont understand social distancing. I dont care what the government say this is my childrens life we are talking about. I will be the one crying they will just make a speech and say our condolences to the parents. No way my children come first i live for my children I carried them in my body I care for them everyday. Im a single parent I still care for my children. I dont receive any sassa for my children i work and care for my children myself so this put me in the position to decide life over school.Nicole Nel (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#778
L.ComialLevona Comial (Rustenburg, 2020-04-30)
#779
My child is my treasure from God I will not put him in danger and must protect his health and safesty as a parent. Allowing my child into an environment that can endager his health is the utmost irresponsibility. IF i must choose between my sons life and the unkown danger of this virus I choose his life. If he must do he grade over next year so be it ..but as a responsible parent I refuse to gamble on my sons life..Hannelene Gasnola (Cape Town, 2020-04-30)
#780
My child's life is more important than education and complete strangers.Lebohang Moremi (Johannesburg, 2020-04-30)
#787
I dont want my coloured nation to be wiped out...Roslin Pizer (Cape Town, 2020-04-30)
#789
We need to protect our children from corona virusMandla Khumalo (JHB, 2020-04-30)
#793
I don't want my child to go back to school. It is not safeSaleenah Veeache (Queenstown, 2020-04-30)
#795
I have a child who has to return to school and not conformable.Anna Mente (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)
#796
First my son live is more worth than him finishing school this year and both myself and his sister are high risk my daughter has asthma and i have lupus that is an autoimmune decease i dont have a working immune system thats my reason for sighingSamantha nell (Despatch, 2020-04-30)
#800
I think it is irresponsible to send kids to school while parents still remain at home or go to work in phases. If we think adults cant go back to work enmasse and keep social distance regulations, what in the hell makes us think children who want run around and play hand tennis, and share their water bottle (by the way tobacco is still banned because we are afraid adults will share ciggies) and sandwiches are safe. When us adults can't stand a mask for a few hours and expect kids to wear a mask for the day. I'd rather have a healthy, living child repeating a grade or whatever than to have a dead child that got halfway through GR 4 Maths.Kopo Ndhlovu (Pretoria, 2020-04-30)