1. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Hon M Mrara, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Education, Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature. He explained that although the Committee had requested to meet the full provincial committee, this was not possible due to the provincial committee programme of visiting schools during this time. This meant that all Members of the Provincial Legislature were site visiting various schools in the seven Districts identified as part of their oversight and monitoring responsibilities. The Chairperson suggested that the Committee link up with his team in Ntabankulu and form part of their programme for the day.