Question NW1364 to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
04 May 2022 - NW1364
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to the Linmeyer Montessori Primary School, which is also referred to as Magick Mushroom and/or Linmeyer Montessori Centre in Rosettenville, which is allegedly located on the same premises as a bar and club house, (a) what (i) is the reason for this and (ii) steps will be taken by her department to resolve the specified issue and (b) given the allegations that the specified school does not have qualified teachers, what steps will her department take to resolve the matter?
Reply:
Montessori schools are classified as private schools and do not form part of the public sector. The Minister of Basic Education can therefore not account for the school in question.