Regarding the use of hazardous asbestos to strengthen building material for schools, SADTU mentioned that there had been a learner death in 2009 as a result of asbestosis. The situation was dire since many communities had been relocated onto asbestos dumps. These communities needed to be relocated. The issues of asbestos hazards needed a much broader and wider level of engagement with all the relevant Departments for an inter-departmental approach and solution. SADTU appealed to the Portfolio Committee to intervene in this regard and have the issue elevated to a National level.