/ 27 March 2023

Department misses its target for eliminating pit latrines at schools

Pit Latrines In Govan Mbeki Informal Settlement Photo Delwyn Verasamy
Pit latrines in Govan Mbeki municipality. A four year old child's body was found in a pit latrine. (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

However, minister Angie Motshekga says the department is fast tracking the improvement of infrastructure at schools

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