Basic Education Department-There is no crisis in the department

Mluleki Mrwebi
15 March 2013

The Basic Education Department has come out and stated that there is no crisis in the department. 

In a report titled “The Failing Standard of basic Education in South Africa, it states that in the country there are many signs that show that there is a crisis in education.

With high enrolment rates each year, and increasingly poor grade 12 output, it is clear that more concentration needs to be focused on the quality of education. 

Departmental Spokesperson Panyaza Lesufi said there is no crisis in the department; they are just experiencing some challenges.

Lesufi added that changing the top management as Sadtu has suggested would not solve those challenges.

Equal Education is embarking on a nation-wide tour following the publication of draft Minimum Norms and Standards for School Infrastructure by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

EE will visit KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng and the Western Cape to hold public hearings on school infrastructure and collect testimonies.

The public hearings will allow learners, parents, teachers and community members to comment on the draft and call for quality school infrastructure.