Question NW704 to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
22 March 2023 - NW704
Sukers, Ms ME to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether she intends introducing legislation in Parliament that will grant her the power to make regulations in respect of learner pregnancy or has established a task team to draft the regulations; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, who are the participants and the organisations and/or entities they represent?
Reply:
No, there is no intention to introduce legislation in Parliament to grant Minister powers to make regulations in respect of learner pregnancy, nor has the Minister established a task team to draft such. A policy on the prevention and management of learner pregnancy in school has been developed by the sector, and approved by Cabinet to deal with learner pregnancy issues in schools.