a) An initial list of 3 898 schools were identified for intervention under the SAFE programme.
b) Since the start of the programme, some of the non-viable schools have been closed or rationalised and do not need intervention under the SAFE programme. A verification of the actual need at schools, futher revealed that some schools have appropriate toilets; and do not need intervention under the SAFE programme. There are however, 2 865 schools that do require intervention under the SAFE programme. Of these, the construction of new toilets has progressed to practical completion at 683 schools. A further 340 schools have toilets under construction. New toilets at the remaining 1 842 schools, are scheduled for construction during 2021/22.