Question NW1194 to the Minister of Basic Education
17 May 2018 - NW1194
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What number of cases of (a) possession of dangerous weapons, (b)(i) trafficking in and (ii) possession of illegal substances on school premises and (c) the violation of the school’s disciplinary code by (i) educators, (ii) support staff and (iii) learners have been reported (aa) in each of the past three academic years and (bb) since 1 January 2018?
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education does not collect these data. The honourable member is advised to direct the question to the province.