More schools not charging fees
By Odette Ismail
21 November 2006
The National Education Department has put in place measures to ensure that 40% of schools will not charge fees next year.
Education Minister Naledi Pandor announced yesterday that funding is available to relieve low-income parents.
She added that government is committed to providing children with an education.
Pandor revealed resolutions made by the Council of Education Ministers yesterday in Pretoria. She spoke about safety in schools and the allocations of teaching bursaries.
The government is planning to issue R700 million over the next three years for these bursaries.
Young people from rural areas will be the first to benefit from the bursaries. Pandor hopes once qualified, they will return to their areas and give back to their communities.
21 November 2006
The National Education Department has put in place measures to ensure that 40% of schools will not charge fees next year.
Education Minister Naledi Pandor announced yesterday that funding is available to relieve low-income parents.
She added that government is committed to providing children with an education.
Pandor revealed resolutions made by the Council of Education Ministers yesterday in Pretoria. She spoke about safety in schools and the allocations of teaching bursaries.
The government is planning to issue R700 million over the next three years for these bursaries.
Young people from rural areas will be the first to benefit from the bursaries. Pandor hopes once qualified, they will return to their areas and give back to their communities.
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