Question NW161 to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
22 March 2023 - NW161
Tafeni, Ms N to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What are the reasons that there are still shortages in the provision of stationery packs to schools across the Republic and (b) on what exact date will all schools in Republic receive their stationery packs?
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is responsible for the development of the National Catalogue for textbooks. Provinces procure and deliver LTSM to schools, including stationery. All provinces reported 100% delivery of the ordered stationery to schools during the weekly meetings. Further details regarding the delivery of Stationery to schools should be directed to the respective provinces.