Limpopo’s better-off schools are reeling after the province opted to stop suppling study materials.
When the socks that need pulling up are absent, we must turn to leaders, the government, municipalities and citizens, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
The basic education department has denied another gaffe in the Limpopo textbooks debacle, after it reportedly missed out on discounts for 2015 books.
The basic education department reports that Limpopo textbook deliveries are on track, with pupils set to receive their materials on time.
The Limpopo education department faces increased pressure after a report revealed 50% of next year’s books are yet to be acquired.
The Public Service Commission is investigating the former DG for his alleged involvement in the awarding of a workbooks tender.
The minister did not appeal earlier rulings when they were made and cannot do so now, says NGO.
But confusion has emerged about the textbook report he says exonerates him.
The basic education minister claims the Limpopo textbook delay did not violate pupils’ rights.