Panic among unvaccinated teachers

CAPE TOWN – A wrongly worded circular has caused panic among unvaccinated teachers who fear they might lose their jobs.

The Department of Basic Education ( DBE) has been blamed for its ‘ confusing’ circular, which was sent to schools last week and shared on social media.

POORLY

National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of SA executive director Basil Manuel said the circular was poorly written.

“It must be re- written to convey the correct sentiments and steer clear of unnecessary threats,” said Manuel.

MISINTERPRETED

SA Democratic Teachers Union general secretary Mugwena Maluleke said he was aware of the circular, but was not aware that the circular might have been misinterpreted as a firing threat, “because there was no law that one must be vaccinated before given a job”.

Progressive Principals’ Association spokesperson Anthea Adriaanse said none of their members had submitted concerns about the circular.