Question NW1596 to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
14 August 2020 - NW1596
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether schools can apply for financial assistance from the Government with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic; if so, (a) what are the criteria in this regard and (b) what number of (i) primary schools and (ii) secondary schools have applied in each province?
Reply:
No. There is no provision in the COVID-19 Regulations for schools in particular, to apply for financial assistance from the Government with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic.