The ANC is also proud that 16% and 7% of the total consolidated budget were allocated to the Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher Education, respectively. We continue to demonstrate that education remains a priority for the ruling party. The government remains committed to improving the quality of basic education. Over the medium-term, R3,8 billion is allocated to this grant to replace 82 inappropriate and unsafe schools and provide water and sanitation to 325 and 286 schools respectively.