Question NW461 to the Minister of Basic Education
15 March 2016 - NW461
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether any technical schools serve the community within the Graaff-Reinet education district in the Eastern Cape; if not, what measures are being taken to ensure access to technical schooling for learners in this area; if so, what are the relevant details? NW515E
Reply:
Presently in Graaff-Reinet. Engineering Graphics and Design is offered at Hoer Volkskool. The school has expressed an interest in other Technical subjects. At present, the school is implementing Agricultural Science due to a grant from a donor in the Agricultural Sector.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education is in a process of establishing a Technical school in Somerset East at Gill College. The subject that will be introduced is Mechanical Technology with all its specialisations (Automotive. Fitting and Machining and Welding).