NAPTOSA indicated that they had problems with the post provisioning norms for 2013. The union had tried to engage in civil actions with a consultation process with the Department. Unfortunately this culminated in the unions having to go to court over the matter. NAPTOSA had always wanted to establish good relations with the Department but felt betrayed by the way the Department had handled the issues of post provisioning. Infrastructure problems remained a known fact with huge backlogs which needed to be prioritised by the Department. There was a need for possible National intervention in some districts in respect of infrastructure. A further challenge was that of teacher training, particularly in Mathematics and Science.