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The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants to end the rotational schooling system in South Africa. Following the start of lockdown in March 2020, the party now plans to take the government to court to allow all learners to return to school on a full-time basis. According to the DA, the government’s current one-meter policy requires schools to function on a rotating basis, resulting in children only attending 50% of the time. John Steenhuisen, DA party leader argues that the rotational schooling system highlights inequality and mostly impacts poor children.
The Australian Open 2022 started with lots of drama surrounding Novak Djokovic’s visa application. According to The Sun, the unvaccinated Serbian tennis star is in discussion with lawyers to sue Australia for £3.2M for “ill-treatment”. Novak was deported on Sunday, a day before the Australian Open.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: DA heading to court in bid to end rotational schooling – EWN
Headline: Novak Djokovic in talks to sue Australian government for £3.2million for ‘ill treatment’ – The Sun
Headline: St Andrew’s headmaster ‘breached his duty’ by not taking appropriate steps against David Mackenzie – News24 (for subscribers)
Headline: Man United ride luck to seal important win at Brentford – SABC News
Headline: Ramaphosa: New vaccine hub will move Africa into a new health science era – EWN
Headline: GBV activists slam Patrick Shai for threatening to beat Cassper Nyovest – Sowetan Live (for subscribers)
Headline: Postponed Grammys move to Las Vegas, set for 3 April – EWN
Headline: The Fashion Industry & Celebrities Remember André Leon Talley – Nylon
