Question NW434 to the Minister of Basic Education
09 April 2018 - NW434
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)From which schools were additional (a) Grade 8 and (b) Grade 9 learners sourced to add additional learner numbers to the Isivivani Senior Secondary School in the Chris Hani District in the Eastern Cape (i) in each of the past three academic years and (ii) since 1 January 2018; (2) why has the scholar transport promised for the Grade 8 and Grade 9 learners at the Isivivani Senior Secondary School never materialised; (3) whether she is aware that many Grade 8 and Grade 9 learners at the Isivivani Senior Secondary School are staying at home since the promised scholar transport never materialised; (4) what are the details of all steps that will be taken by (a) her, (b) her department and (c) the Eastern Cape Department of Education to address the problem of Grade 8 and Grade 9 learners who do not have access to scholar transport?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b)(c)(i)(ii)
Please note that the question has been referred to the Eastern Cape Provincial Education Department (ECPED). The information will be provided as soon as received from the ECPED.
(2-4) this is a Provincial matter. The Honourable Member is encouraged to request the information from the Eastern Cape Department of Education.