1. The SAFE (Sanitation Appropriate For Education) programme was launched to eradicate BASIC PIT toilets. Countrywide, there are currently 2 913 schools on this programme. 1 159 of these 2 913 schools, appropriate toilets have already been constructed. In Limpopo, there are 455 schools that form part of the SAFE programme. Of these 455, 170 projects have already progressed to Practical Completion.
2. There are 2 initiatives related to BASIC PIT toilets to ensure the safety of children. The first is to build appropriate toilets at schools (see progress reported above). The second is to demolish the old BASIC PIT toilet structures. This second initiative is driven by the Provincial Departments of Education. For example, in Limpopo there are 239 schools that have appropriate toilets, but the old BASIC PIT structures were still on site. At 86 of these 239, contractors have been appointed and the old BASIC PIT toilets have been demolished.
3. The eradication of BASIC PIT toilets has already commenced with progress as indicated above