What (a) number of teachers
(i) were given laptops since 2014 and
(ii) are still waiting for laptops and
(b) was the total cost of the specified laptops?
The Department of Basic Education has not provided teachers with laptops. The Provincial Education Departments were responsible for the provision of laptops to teachers; and are therefore, the custodians of this information. The Honourable Members is also reminded that the Provincial Education Departments are the employers of educators by law. Therefore. matters related to the provision of teaching support materials are the responsibility of the ...
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Given the state of the overcrowding in classrooms and the current lack of sufficient budgets, how will her department ensure that social distancing protocols are adhered to in schools during the (a) phasing in and (b) full opening of all schools?
·Provide mobile classrooms
(a) (b)The Department of Basic Education developed the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Containment and Management of COVID-19, for childcare facilities, schools and school communities, to guide provinces in responding to COVID-19. These include, measures to enforce social distancing for learners; as well as compliance with good hygiene practices to contain and prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus amongst learners. ...
(1) Whether her department received any funds for the Expanded Public Works Programme in the past four financial years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details
(2) whether any of the specified funds were earmarked for capital and/or infrastructure-related projects; if so, (a) what are the names of the projects, (b) where are the specified projects situated, (c) what is the value of each project and (d) what number of jobs have been created by each project.
(3) what process was followed to appoint project (a) implementers and (b) consultants in each case;
(4) whether funds were transferred to project implementers in a lump sum or through progress payment;
(5) whether any projects have been delayed due to maladministration or corruption; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) which projects have been affected and (b) what action has been taken in each case?
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29/05/2020
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18/2020
1024. Mrs D van der Walt (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
(1) Whether her department received any funds for the Expanded Public Works Programme in the past four financial years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details
(1) ...
(1) Whether her department awarded any tenders connected to the Covid-19 pandemic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the names of the businesses to whom these tenders were awarded, (b) are the amounts of each tender awarded and (c) was the service and/or product to be supplied by each business;
(2) whether there was any deviation from the standard supply chain management procedures in the awarding of the tenders; if so, (a) why and (b) what are the relevant details in each case;
(3) what was the reason for which each specified business was awarded the specified tender;
(4) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
(1) The Department awarded a tender for the the provision of water tanks and water to 3 500 schools to alleviate the COVID 19 pandemic;
(a) Rand Water Board
(b) R600m
(c) Water tanks and water to 3 500 schools across the country
(2) There was deviation from normal ...
(1) With reference to the various initiatives launched by her department to provide online learning to school learners and tertiary students during the national lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19, what number of learners residing in(a) urban and
(b) rural areas received reliable internet connections in the Republic;
(2) what coverage of the curriculum has she found
(a) did online learning initiatives manage to cover for each grade and
(b) did learners manage to catch up in each case?
1) With reference to the various initiatives launched by her department to provide online learning to school learners and tertiary students during the national lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19, what number of learners residing in
(a) urban and (b) rural areas received reliable internet connections in the Republic;
Connectivity is the responsibility of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT). However, the DCDT ...
With reference to her reply to question 61 for oral reply on 11 March 2020, of the total number of 88 685 learners who were allowed to participate in the Multiple Examination Opportunity (MEO) dispensation, what number of learners (a) in each specified district participated in the MEOs, (b) wrote Matric and (c) were allowed to write MEOs in each specified school across the City of Ekurhuleni?
With reference to her reply to question 61 for oral reply on 11 March 2020, of the total number of 88 685 learners who were allowed to participate in the Multiple Examination Opportunity (MEO) dispensation, what number of learners (a) in each specified district participated in the MEOs, (b) wrote Matric and (c) were allowed to write MEOs in each specified school across the ...
With reference to the total number of schools that were vandalised in each province since the start of the lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19,
(a) what is the name of each (i) primary and (ii) secondary school that was vandalised,
(b) what is the extent of the damage in each case,
(c) what number of (i) primary and (ii) secondary schools will not be able to reopen due to the damages,
(d)(i) what number of learners are affected in each case and (ii) where will the affected learners be accommodated in order not to lose any more school time,
(e) by what date will the affected schools be opening again and
(f) what are the exact costs of the damages?
The question has been referred to Provincial Departments of Education and a consolidated response will be provided as soon as it is received.
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(1) Given that the face of education is changing and that the perception exists that her department approaches education as a one-size-fits-all, which largely undermines alternative educational approaches such as cottage schools and/or independent tutor centres that may prove to be more flexible in meeting the current educational crisis, how is her department willing to engage with the specified alternative education providers and render its assistance to them;
(2) whether the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training is willing to offer the Quality Promotion meeting online and waive any fees, if fees are payable for the specified meeting?
(1) The perception about the so-called “one-size-fits-all” approach to education that is alleged to be used by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) may have to have its merit put under scrutiny and be engaged on further. The DBE remains committed to engaging with whosoever displays a potential to contribute meaningfully in the quest for quality basic education provisioning in the country.
(2) The Council for Quality Assurance ...
Whether, given the disruption to the academic calendars for the years 2020 and 2021, her department has made any changes to the planned implementation of Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) in schools; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the further relevant details and (b) is the next phase and/or plan for the schools that were piloted for CSE?
Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is implemented through the Life Skills and Life Orientation subjects. In light of the disruptions of the school calendar due to COVID-19, CSE implementation in the pilot schools will be revised according to the amended Annual Teaching Plan (ATP) after re-opening. .
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(a) Until what date will her department house learners temporarily at The Hill High School and the Sir John Adamson High School in Johannesburg,
(b) why was such a temporary arrangement set up,
(c)(i) where and (ii) by what date will the learners be permanently placed,
(d)(i) what amount has her department budgeted for the temporary arrangement,
(ii) over what period and
(iii) from which budget has the allocation been made and (e) why are learners from another district being accommodated in the Johannesburg South district?
The question was referred to Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) for response. Please see attached Annexure A for detailed response as received from GDE.
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