Our primary responsibility is to save lives when reopening universities – Buti Manamela

The university had implemented social distancing measures, screening, and hand sanitisation across the campus.

The deputy minister next stop was Ekurhuleni West College, he said: “Our primary responsibility is to save lives and the department is working closely with campuses and higher health to curb the spread of the virus and follow regulations outlined by the government.

University vice-chancellor Profesor Tshilidzi Marwala said there were specific criteria followed in deciding which students should return. Health sciences students took priority, students with disabilities, and those with limited to no internet connection at home.

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