. The school was understaffed. There was no teacher for Consumer Studies and Life Sciences. . There was a shortage of LTSM and some books did not match orders placed. No books were received for home languages. No pace- setters were received. No literature books were received. . Some teachers had not received the necessary CAPS training. . Subject advisors not appointed or available to the school . High learners pregnancy rate . Little or no parental involvement with the SGB and school . Drug abuse by learners.