Question NW2430 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
17 July 2023 - NW2430
Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
In light of the reports of collapsing ceilings of classrooms at schools across the Republic, what (a) total number of schools have been reported to his department for renovations to ensure that all school premises are safe and (b) is the status of the reports?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
The matter regarding collapsing of ceilings of class rooms and renovations of schools is not within the mandate of the Department of Publc Works and Infrastructure, therefore this question should be referred to our sister department, the Department of Basic Education.