Question NW2004 to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
14 August 2023 - NW2004
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a) time frames has she determined for the eradication of pit toilets in all schools in Matatiele and (b) are the reasons that there have been so many delays in the process of eradicating such toilets?
Reply:
1. There are 3388 schools that are dependent on basic pit toilets on the Sanitation Appropriate For Education (SAFE) programme.
2. The balance of schools on the 3388 schools, sanitation projects at 2767 schools have already progressed to practical completion.
3. The target of the schools on the SAFE programme is scheduled to achieve practical completion by the end of 2023/24.
4. With regards to schools in Matatiele, DBE has provided 78 schools with Sanitation facilities and will provide sanitation facilities to the outstanding 4 schools in Matatiele by end of 2023/2024 financial year.