Question No. 4
Mrs C Dudley (African Christian Democratic Party) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
(1) Whether there is a shortage of high schools in the city and suburbs of Port Elizabeth; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) Whether this situation is common to other cities; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) Whether her department is taking any steps to address this situation; if not, why not; if so, what steps?
Reply:
1. School infrastructure delivery is the competence of provincial Departments of Education. Therefore provincial departments must determine the shortage, plan and prioritise and address the issues within the available budget allocation to provide infrastructure in the relevant province. The province concerned (Eastern Cape) has been requested to provide the required information.
2. As it is a provincial responsibility and each MEC responsible for schools in his or her province must identify school infrastructure needs and to provide schools accordingly. This request has been referred to all the provinces for a response.
3. Same as above.
Issued by: Department of Basic Education
11 February 2010
Source: Department of Education (http://www.education/gov.za/)
