Question NW1315 to the Minister of Basic Education
17 May 2018 - NW1315
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)With reference to her reply to question 3602 on 1 December 2017, what is the total number of (a)(i) school districts and (ii) schools in Gauteng and (b) learners that can be accommodated in each specified school; (2) in respect of each school district, (a) what is the total number of schools that is in use, not in use and/or partially in use, (b) what is the total number of new schools that is required and being planned and (c) by what date will the new schools be completed; (3) in respect of each school district, (a) what is the name of each specified school and (b) for what reason has Afrikaans single-medium, dual-medium and parallel-medium schools been identified by her department to accept non-Afrikaans speaking learners; (4) whether she is still unable to provide the requested information; if so, (a) why and (b) by what date will she provide the requested information
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) does not collect or collate this information. The Honourable member is requested to direct the question to the relevant province as such may be in their possession.