Education Department Marks Progress, But Overcrowding Remains
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has praised progress made in improving school infrastructure, announcing that all mud and asbestos schools in South Africa have been eradicated—marking what it calls a major milestone in creating safer learning environments. During a briefing to Parliament’s Basic Education Portfolio Committee last week, Minister Siviwe Gwarube stated that 90% of public schools are now in a better condition, based on the latest infrastructure assessments. […]
