After follow-ups and engagements with the Provincial Department, the PPC had been promised that all stationery and textbook shortages would be dealt with. A major challenge faced by schools was that of infrastructure, shortages of classrooms and limited resources. The PPC was in consultation with the Department to release funds for the procurement of more mobile classrooms where they were required. There was a further plea from the PPC for any help and intervention by the Portfolio Committee in securing further funding for the necessary basic services (water, sanitation, electrification) for schools in the Province.