Deputy Speaker, the reply to the question is that indeed provinces have taken all reasonable and necessary steps to ensure that learning and teaching take place without disruptions in our schools. As the department, we share the concern that service delivery protests may already have impacted negatively on school activities. We advise that in areas affected by service delivery protests, provincial departments put measures in place.
For instance, in Limpopo, Moutse, two camps were established to accommodate learners. Boys were moved to the Makhado multipurpose community centre in the Vhembe region and girls were moved to the Tivumbeni multipurpose community centre in Mopane. Since the establishment of these camps the committee has also expressed its commitment to supporting learners in writing their exams. However, in case there are any disruptions, the provincial department will set up a writing centre outside Moutse and provide learners with transport to the centres.
In Mpumalanga, again, where we had reports of disruptions, the circuit managers are on high alert to move learners to other schools within the circuits in case there are any disruptions. The provincial legislature was briefed yesterday about the details of planned interventions in order to afford learners an opportunity to write their exams. Thank you.