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Mashudu Netsianda Senior Reporter
GOVERNMENT has warned private schools and colleges against violating regulations on the reopening of schools.

This follows reports that some private schools and independent colleges had started reopening classes.

Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has set July 28 as the date for the start of the phased reopening of schools.

In a statement, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Cain Mathema said those who defy the Government directive risked being deregistered.

“The ministry would like to warn some authorities of trust schools, private schools and independent colleges that flout the directive that it will not hesitate to deregister their institutions should they continue to defy Government directive on the reopening of schools. Please, none of us must endanger anyone’s life and health during this Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

“Furthermore, the ministry would like to remind parents, guardians, learners and all stakeholders that the country has adopted a phased approach to reopening, with learners writing examinations in 2020 being the first to be allowed back “