The main objective of the visit was to assess the gravity of challenges faced in the affected areas, to gain first-hand experience and information from those affected and to give the necessary support and advice in dealing with the challenges. The delegation needed to ascertain whether the situation had stabilised in the district and investigate if there would be an opportunity for catch-up or support programmes for learners to make up for the lost time when schooling resumed. The delegation further needed to establish if there were mechanisms in place to ensure that all affected learners benefited from the catch-up programmes. The Committee also wanted to be appraised of the intergovernmental relations amongst the affected departments e.g. Basic Education; Police; and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.