Question NW3049 to the Minister of Basic Education
25 October 2017 - NW3049
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 2788, her department has taken any steps to replace school roofs that are made of asbestos; if not, why not; if so, what number of asbestos school roofs have been replaced per annum?
Reply:
Provinces have been requested to replace unsafe and unhealthy structures. Provinces, including Gauteng, Free State and Northern Cape have started addressing this issue. However, the Department of Basic Education is not in possession of such information. The honourable member is advised to direct the question to the Provinces.