Thank you, hon Chair, and thank you for the question. Indeed, if you listened to me attentively when I was giving the first part of my reply, you would have heard that we indicated that there would be a shortfall and that we were pursuing this matter.
For the benefit of the Council, let me just indicate to you that the team that is involved in the intervention consists not only of the Department of Basic Education, but also of the Department of the Treasury, as well as of Public Service and Administration, and of the Justice and Constitutional Development, and Higher Education and Training.
With regard to this particular aspect we are looking attentively and in a focused way at the issue of accruals, as indicated by the hon member, as well as at whether the 54 000 that was indicated is indeed the correct number of learners, and whether the need for transportation is greater or less than reflected. That will be monitored and assessed. We have a particular responsibility in regard to the intervention and generally with regard to our commitment to education, particularly the transportation of learners, so as to ensure that they are not prejudiced in the future.
Particulars of current external moderators in each province
51. Mr S H Plaatjie (Cope) asked the Minister of Basic Education:
What is the (a) age, (b) gender and (c)(i) highest and (ii) lowest qualification of the current external moderators in each province?