Deputy Speaker, the hon member is right that in the system there are a lot of gaps in terms of psychosocial services. It is mainly in urban areas where we have the privilege of a number of nongovernmental organisations, NGOs, we partner with, that support teachers, but in rural areas it is a major problem. That is why we have struck a partnership with the Department of Social Development to ensure that it can assist us in dealing with this issue and training teachers in basic psychoanalysis or psychosupport. However, when it gets intense, we then refer them to social workers. So, we are aware of the gap. That is why we have this partnership with the Department of Social Development; to assist us in this regard. It is true that it is an area of great concern. In urban areas, we are very lucky that we have very strong NGOs that support schools in the event of the need for intense social services support. Position regarding enrolment of learners at further education and training colleges
95. Mr D A Kganare (Cope) asked the Minister of Higher Education and Training:
Whether he has found that further education and training colleges do not provide and cater for post matriculants, but enrol learners with no matric; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NO467E