Question NW1600 to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
02 June 2023 - NW1600
Marais, Ms P to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether her department has the power to provide any relief measures to nurse aides working at the Eros School for Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disabled, who have been working for more than 15 years as casual workers with no employment benefits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what relief and (b) by what date will the nurse aides be employed on a permanent basis?
Reply:
Please note that the national Department of Basic Education does not appoint health workers to schools, but the respective provincial education departments (PEDs) do. The Hon Member may refer the question to the relevant province for response.