The Eastern Cape continues to struggle to provide basic services, including water, sanitation and power, to all schools. It is also struggling to eradicate inappropriate structures. Substandard infrastructure and lack of basic services are seen as barriers to quality education. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga singled out the Eastern Cape for lagging behind in the provision of sound infrastructure. "The education sector has been plagued with infrastructure challenges as we seek to not only accommodate the huge gains made in terms of access to basic education but also to deal with inappropriate or inadequate infrastructure. "Despite many challenges, progress has been made," she said on Monday. In 2013, following intense lobbying by Equal Education, the Department of Basic Education published the regulations relating to minimum uniform norms and standards for public schools infrastructure.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.