A major issue was the challenge in respect of human settlements, and the influx of learners to schools in the area. It was mentioned that the area would need at least 22 new schools to be built. Of the schools in the area, at least 18 needed emergency repairs, 83 needed major renovation with at least 82 schools needing fencing. After two schools had burnt down, there was no assistance to have them rebuilt. In the Coega area there was only one primary school built from prefab material with an enrolment of 1 300 learners. The Joe Slovo area was a new area which had class overcrowding with a ratio of 1-80. It was further mentioned that Greenfields was in need of a high school.