Cain Mathema, the primary and secondary education minister in dealing with the issue of striking teachers who are not reporting for duty citing incapacitation reportedly said they were over 25 000 unemployed teachers who are on standby to replace striking teachers.
This was revealed by journalist Veranda Langa in a Tweet that said:
@HStvNews @NewsdayZimbabw3 @RMajongwe
Education Minister Cain Mathema says 25 000 unemployed teachers are on standby to replace striking teachersTeachers have long cited incapacitation and have not been reporting for duty since schools reopened on Monday. Some parents are reportedly urging them to go to work and negotiate while they are performing their duties.
Public schools opened their doors to Grade 7, Form 4, and Upper 6 students on Monday since schooling was suspended on 24 March.
