Question NW1744 to the Minister of Basic Education
27 September 2016 - NW1744
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to oral question 117 on 24 August 2016, on what date did she make a presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Education on education matters subsequent to the release of the Ministerial Task Team’s report on allegations of the selling of posts of educators by members of teacher unions and departmental officials in various provinces; (2) whether she will be tabling the specified report in Parliament; if not, why not; if so, (a) by when and (b) what are the further relevant details? NW2051E
Reply:
1. With reference to her reply to oral question 117 on 24 August 2016, on what date did she make a presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Education on education matters subsequent to the release of the Ministerial Task Team’s report on allegations of the selling of posts of educators by members of teacher unions and departmental officials in various provinces?
(1)The Report of the Ministerial Task Team (MTT) was presented by the Department to the Portfolio Committee on 27 May 2016.
(2) Whether she will be tabling the specified report in Parliament; if not, why not; if so, (a) by when and (b) what are the further relevant details?
(2)The Minister is awaiting delivery of the final forensic report from the MTT. The Minister has indicated that she will bring the report to the Portfolio Committee on Education once the forensic investigation is completed so as to deal with it holistically.