. The National Council of Provinces approves the intervention as issued by the Department of Basic Education in terms of section 100 (1) (b) of the Constitution. . The Department of Basic Education to give quarterly reports to the committee on the progress made in the Eastern Cape Education Department. . The Select Committee on Education and Recreation in collaboration with the standing committee in the provincial Legislature to undertake an oversight visit to Eastern Cape Department of Education once the National Council of Provinces has approved the said intervention. Report to be considered.