Question NW224 to the Minister of Basic Education
20 March 2020 - NW224
Arries, Ms LH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether her department has been informed that learners in Conville Primary School in George Local Municipality are learning in classrooms with cracked walls that can collapse at any time; if so, what steps has she taken in this regard?
Reply:
Yes, the WCED has been informed of the condition of infrastructure at Conville PS.
The condition of the existing facility has been assessed by structural engineers. No risk of imminent collapse was found. The risks that were identified that require immediate reaction shall be addressed as soon as possible. We are engaging DTPW towards timelines for execution.