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The decision follows a recent order by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications that all formal wholesalers, retailers and informal traders remove and stop selling the 400g Pilchards in Tomato Sauce and 400g Pilchards in Chili Sauce with immediate effect.

“This follows the outcome of the NRCS investigation which revealed a deficiency in the canning process.

“Following this announcement, the DBE has instructed all provinces to communicate with their respective suppliers to stop supplying these products as part the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) menu with immediate effect,” said the DBE in a statement on Wednesday.

The canned fish is a common item consumed in all schools which offer the NSNP to more than 9.2 million learners every school day.

In addition, the department advised provinces to check all pilchards stock against the official list of products and product codes ZST29 and ZSC29 in the attached official communication from the NRCS, and follow the guidance provided therein.

The department further advised provinces to replace pilchards with other sources of protein from their approved menus in the meantime.

“To date the department has not yet received any negative reports from provinces, we are at this stage trying to proactively stay ahead of any potential challenges and protect the profile, credibility and integrity of the NSNP.”

The department reassured parents, learners and members of the public that it is doing everything in its power to ensure that no learner is compromised. – SAnews.gov.za]]>
The decision follows a recent order by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications that all formal wholesalers, retailers and informal traders remove and stop selling the 400g Pilchards in Tomato Sauce and 400g Pilchards in Chili Sauce with immediate effect.

“This follows the outcome of the NRCS investigation which revealed a deficiency in the canning process.

“Following this announcement, the DBE has instructed all provinces to communicate with their respective suppliers to stop supplying these products as part the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) menu with immediate effect,” said the DBE in a statement on Wednesday.

The canned fish is a common item consumed in all schools which offer the NSNP to more than 9.2 million learners every school day.

In addition, the department advised provinces to check all pilchards stock against the official list of products and product codes ZST29 and ZSC29 in the attached official communication from the NRCS, and follow the guidance provided therein.

The department further advised provinces to replace pilchards with other sources of protein from their approved menus in the meantime.

“To date the department has not yet received any negative reports from provinces, we are at this stage trying to proactively stay ahead of any potential challenges and protect the profile, credibility and integrity of the NSNP.”

The department reassured parents, learners and members of the public that it is doing everything in its power to ensure that no learner is compromised. – SAnews.gov.za]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Final-exams-still-running-smoothly Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:55:14 +0000 Newsroom]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Final-exams-still-running-smoothly
This week, learners across the country will be sitting for History Paper 2, Business Studies and Afrikaans, among others.

A total of 802 636 candidates, 634 527 of whom are full-time, are sitting for the exams.

The department on Tuesday said examinations are proceeding well across the country without any major incidents thus far. However, the department said in some instances, community protest action has been reported and has threatened to disrupt examinations, but failed.

The department said these types of actions put unnecessary pressure on the Grade 12 learners, who are writing and cause stress and anxiety during an already stressful period.

“We once again call upon civil society organisations to be mindful of our matriculants during this period and do all in our collective power to ensure the Grade 12s are able to attend their examinations without any threat or hindrances,” said the department.

The examinations will conclude on Tuesday next week and marking will commence at 144 marking centres shortly thereafter. The department has enlisted the services of 44 911 markers around the country to mark scripts.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will announce the pass mark for the class of 2017 on 4 January next year, and learners will thereafter be able to access their results at their school or examination centre on 5 January. - SAnews.gov.za]]>
This week, learners across the country will be sitting for History Paper 2, Business Studies and Afrikaans, among others.

A total of 802 636 candidates, 634 527 of whom are full-time, are sitting for the exams.

The department on Tuesday said examinations are proceeding well across the country without any major incidents thus far. However, the department said in some instances, community protest action has been reported and has threatened to disrupt examinations, but failed.

The department said these types of actions put unnecessary pressure on the Grade 12 learners, who are writing and cause stress and anxiety during an already stressful period.

“We once again call upon civil society organisations to be mindful of our matriculants during this period and do all in our collective power to ensure the Grade 12s are able to attend their examinations without any threat or hindrances,” said the department.

The examinations will conclude on Tuesday next week and marking will commence at 144 marking centres shortly thereafter. The department has enlisted the services of 44 911 markers around the country to mark scripts.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will announce the pass mark for the class of 2017 on 4 January next year, and learners will thereafter be able to access their results at their school or examination centre on 5 January. - SAnews.gov.za]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Happy-Teachers-Day Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:16:21 +0000 Newsroom]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Happy-Teachers-Day
“We honour and value our teachers’ immense contribution and dedication to deliver quality education and shape our future as a nation.

“Let’s continue to support, empower and provide the necessary tools to our teachers in order for them to thrive in their profession. On behalf of government, we wish all our teachers a happy and productive World Teachers’ Day,” said President Zuma on Thursday.

Held annually on 5 October since 1994, the day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1966 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.

This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the 1997 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher Education Teaching Personnel, focusing on teaching personnel at institutions of higher education.

As part of the commemorations, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will celebrate teachers at the Sheraton Hotel this evening.

This year’s celebration, held under the theme ‘Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers’, echoes the 2015 theme that followed the adoption of the new Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) in September 2015, when teacher empowerment was reaffirmed as a top priority in all education and development strategies of the United Nations.

According to the department, the theme is also in line with government’s 2017 national celebrations in honour of Oliver Reginald Tambo, freedom fighter, lawyer and teacher, who personified the values of a quality educator by promoting the importance of education and the empowerment of teachers.

Limpopo MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe also wished all teachers a happy Teachers’ Day.

“I would like to impress on our teachers that teaching is not just another profession. It is a responsibility to guide, nurture and enlighten. We are thrilled that you have been doing exactly that year in and year out against all odds. We appreciate massively the good work that you get done, even under the most stressful and impossible conditions,” MEC Kgetjepe said.

Teacher Appreciation and Support Programme

The commemoration forms part of the Teacher Appreciation and Support Programme (TASP), which is a joint effort between the department and the South African Council of Educators (SACE) that aims to lift the morale of teachers.

Launched on 31 August 2015, TASP includes year-long build up activities to World Teachers’ Day by seeking to encourage involvement at all levels, including that of social partners, districts and schools.

The aim of TASP is to support the Education 2030 Framework for Action by developing and celebrating South African teachers throughout the year, giving meaning to the department’s motto, ‘The teacher, the heartbeat of the nation’. - SAnews.gov.za]]>
“We honour and value our teachers’ immense contribution and dedication to deliver quality education and shape our future as a nation.

“Let’s continue to support, empower and provide the necessary tools to our teachers in order for them to thrive in their profession. On behalf of government, we wish all our teachers a happy and productive World Teachers’ Day,” said President Zuma on Thursday.

Held annually on 5 October since 1994, the day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1966 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.

This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the 1997 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher Education Teaching Personnel, focusing on teaching personnel at institutions of higher education.

As part of the commemorations, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will celebrate teachers at the Sheraton Hotel this evening.

This year’s celebration, held under the theme ‘Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers’, echoes the 2015 theme that followed the adoption of the new Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) in September 2015, when teacher empowerment was reaffirmed as a top priority in all education and development strategies of the United Nations.

According to the department, the theme is also in line with government’s 2017 national celebrations in honour of Oliver Reginald Tambo, freedom fighter, lawyer and teacher, who personified the values of a quality educator by promoting the importance of education and the empowerment of teachers.

Limpopo MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe also wished all teachers a happy Teachers’ Day.

“I would like to impress on our teachers that teaching is not just another profession. It is a responsibility to guide, nurture and enlighten. We are thrilled that you have been doing exactly that year in and year out against all odds. We appreciate massively the good work that you get done, even under the most stressful and impossible conditions,” MEC Kgetjepe said.

Teacher Appreciation and Support Programme

The commemoration forms part of the Teacher Appreciation and Support Programme (TASP), which is a joint effort between the department and the South African Council of Educators (SACE) that aims to lift the morale of teachers.

Launched on 31 August 2015, TASP includes year-long build up activities to World Teachers’ Day by seeking to encourage involvement at all levels, including that of social partners, districts and schools.

The aim of TASP is to support the Education 2030 Framework for Action by developing and celebrating South African teachers throughout the year, giving meaning to the department’s motto, ‘The teacher, the heartbeat of the nation’. - SAnews.gov.za]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Limpopo-schools-to-get-tablets Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:22:24 +0000 Newsroom]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Limpopo-schools-to-get-tablets
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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor on Thursday acknowledged the recipients at a ceremony held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The Awards recognised the significance and impact of their recent research outputs as judged by their peers through the NRF rating system.

Speaking at the function, Minister Pandor said South Africa’s progress towards a knowledge intensive economy rests on the country’s ability to develop a diverse – both in terms of race and gender - cohort of young researchers with high-end skills.

“We congratulate today’s awardees, especially Professor Michael Feast for receiving the lifetime achievement award. We are confident that today’s awards will motivate you to do even more to grow the outputs of our national system of innovation and to train more researchers.

“Your continued contribution to our National System of Innovation will play a significant role in ensuring that the vision of South Africa set out in the National Development Plan is indeed achieved,” said Minister Pandor.

Dr Beverley Damonse, Acting CEO of the NRF, said progress has been made by the organisation in building human and institutional capacity, particularly with regard to achieving equity and transformation, within South Africa’s research sector.

“Over the past five years we have seen an increase of 77% in the number of black rated researchers and 52% in the number of female rated researchers.”

One of the top three awards of the evening were awarded to Professor Michael Feast of the Department of Astronomy, at the University of Cape Town in the catergory Lifetime Achievement Award.

This was based on a lifetime of extraordinary contributions, of international standard and impact, to the development of science in and for South Africa over an extended period of time, and for the manner in which his work has touched and shaped the lives and views of many South Africans.

The Champion of Research Capacity Development and Transformation at SA Higher Education Institutions award was presented to Professor Tshilidzi Marwala.

He is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, Postgraduate studies and the library at the University of Johannesburg. Through his leadership he has been an important advocate for increased transformation of South Africa’s science community and landscape.

The Hamilton Naki Award went to University of the Western Cape’s Professor Alan Christoffels. He is the Director: South African National Bioinformatics Institute.

The award recognises an individual for outstanding efforts to advance his/her career in science against all odds, and for achieving world-class research performance, despite considerable equity challenges. - SAnews.gov.za]]>
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor on Thursday acknowledged the recipients at a ceremony held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The Awards recognised the significance and impact of their recent research outputs as judged by their peers through the NRF rating system.

Speaking at the function, Minister Pandor said South Africa’s progress towards a knowledge intensive economy rests on the country’s ability to develop a diverse – both in terms of race and gender - cohort of young researchers with high-end skills.

“We congratulate today’s awardees, especially Professor Michael Feast for receiving the lifetime achievement award. We are confident that today’s awards will motivate you to do even more to grow the outputs of our national system of innovation and to train more researchers.

“Your continued contribution to our National System of Innovation will play a significant role in ensuring that the vision of South Africa set out in the National Development Plan is indeed achieved,” said Minister Pandor.

Dr Beverley Damonse, Acting CEO of the NRF, said progress has been made by the organisation in building human and institutional capacity, particularly with regard to achieving equity and transformation, within South Africa’s research sector.

“Over the past five years we have seen an increase of 77% in the number of black rated researchers and 52% in the number of female rated researchers.”

One of the top three awards of the evening were awarded to Professor Michael Feast of the Department of Astronomy, at the University of Cape Town in the catergory Lifetime Achievement Award.

This was based on a lifetime of extraordinary contributions, of international standard and impact, to the development of science in and for South Africa over an extended period of time, and for the manner in which his work has touched and shaped the lives and views of many South Africans.

The Champion of Research Capacity Development and Transformation at SA Higher Education Institutions award was presented to Professor Tshilidzi Marwala.

He is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, Postgraduate studies and the library at the University of Johannesburg. Through his leadership he has been an important advocate for increased transformation of South Africa’s science community and landscape.

The Hamilton Naki Award went to University of the Western Cape’s Professor Alan Christoffels. He is the Director: South African National Bioinformatics Institute.

The award recognises an individual for outstanding efforts to advance his/her career in science against all odds, and for achieving world-class research performance, despite considerable equity challenges. - SAnews.gov.za]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Safety-beefed-up-at-special-school-hostels Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:52:17 +0000 Newsroom]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Safety-beefed-up-at-special-school-hostels
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The Department of Basic Education says the South African Schools Act and the Admissions Policy, which is currently being reviewed, will be brought in line with the newly promulgated Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support of learners with disabilities.

“One of the critical areas that will be included in the review is the admission age of learners with disabilities to make better provision for early intervention,” the department said on Tuesday.

The Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support was promulgated in December 2014 for implementation with effect in 2015.

The introduction of the policy will also ensure a new dispensation in which children with disabilities will have expanded opportunities to access their local neighbourhood schools and receive support in inclusive settings from an early age onwards.

The department said most provinces have been setting up structures in selected schools and districts for the implementation of the policy since 2008.

“The policy will now be incrementally rolled out nationally across all districts and schools, starting with the training of a National Training Team in July 2015. 2019 has been set as the target date for universal application,” the department said.

Highlighting some of the strides made towards addressing the plight of disabled learners, the department said it is currently finalising the development of National Norms and Standards for the Distribution of Resources, including personnel, non-personnel non capital and infrastructure resources within an Inclusive Education System.

This will holistically address the support needs of learners with special education needs and disabilities.

“This policy has been consulted with various stakeholders and is currently being taken through the department’s internal approval processes where after, if approved, it will be published for public comment.”

According to the Annual Special School Surveys of 2013 and 2014, the number of learners with disabilities enrolled in 2013 was 116 888 with 116 740 enrolled in 2014. In ordinary schools, the enrolment was 80 702 in 2013 and 4 222 in 2014.

Statistics for enrolment of learners with disabilities in ordinary schools in 2014 and 2015 are not yet available.

The provincial education departments are planning to build 18 new special schools over the next four years.

Several actions have been introduced by the department to endure that significant number of vulnerable learners including learners with disabilities, who are out of school have access to quality education.

The department has established a protocol with the Social Development Department and the South African Social Security Agency to ensure that all children aged 5 to 18 years, who have Identification Numbers and who receive grants, are in school.

“To date this is the most effective method of identifying out-of-school children and youth of compulsory school going age,” the department said. – SAnews.gov.za]]>
The Department of Basic Education says the South African Schools Act and the Admissions Policy, which is currently being reviewed, will be brought in line with the newly promulgated Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support of learners with disabilities.

“One of the critical areas that will be included in the review is the admission age of learners with disabilities to make better provision for early intervention,” the department said on Tuesday.

The Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support was promulgated in December 2014 for implementation with effect in 2015.

The introduction of the policy will also ensure a new dispensation in which children with disabilities will have expanded opportunities to access their local neighbourhood schools and receive support in inclusive settings from an early age onwards.

The department said most provinces have been setting up structures in selected schools and districts for the implementation of the policy since 2008.

“The policy will now be incrementally rolled out nationally across all districts and schools, starting with the training of a National Training Team in July 2015. 2019 has been set as the target date for universal application,” the department said.

Highlighting some of the strides made towards addressing the plight of disabled learners, the department said it is currently finalising the development of National Norms and Standards for the Distribution of Resources, including personnel, non-personnel non capital and infrastructure resources within an Inclusive Education System.

This will holistically address the support needs of learners with special education needs and disabilities.

“This policy has been consulted with various stakeholders and is currently being taken through the department’s internal approval processes where after, if approved, it will be published for public comment.”

According to the Annual Special School Surveys of 2013 and 2014, the number of learners with disabilities enrolled in 2013 was 116 888 with 116 740 enrolled in 2014. In ordinary schools, the enrolment was 80 702 in 2013 and 4 222 in 2014.

Statistics for enrolment of learners with disabilities in ordinary schools in 2014 and 2015 are not yet available.

The provincial education departments are planning to build 18 new special schools over the next four years.

Several actions have been introduced by the department to endure that significant number of vulnerable learners including learners with disabilities, who are out of school have access to quality education.

The department has established a protocol with the Social Development Department and the South African Social Security Agency to ensure that all children aged 5 to 18 years, who have Identification Numbers and who receive grants, are in school.

“To date this is the most effective method of identifying out-of-school children and youth of compulsory school going age,” the department said. – SAnews.gov.za]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Learners-encouraged-to-persevere-at-school Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:20:21 +0000 Newsroom]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-Learners-encouraged-to-persevere-at-school
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The Deputy Minister said this to delegates of the 2015 Financial Aid Conference at the Cape Sun Southern Sun hotel on Monday in a speech read by the department’s Pearl Whittle in his absentia.

He said while government’s aim was to provide fee-free education for the poor through the NSFAS loan and bursary scheme, the reality was that there were insufficient funds to support all needy and deserving students.

“A policy dialogue on student financial aid involving the Department of Higher and Education Training, NSFAS, Higher Education South Africa, the South African Students Union, the Council on Higher Education, National Treasury, the Department of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation and the Chairpersons of Council has therefore been constituted.

“This will inform the development of improved policy and regulations to govern the NSFAS, especially the development of a sustainable process for allocating the limited funds available for poor students to access higher education,” he said.

The Deputy Minister said this as the department announced during its Budget Vote that NSFAS had a budget of R9.5 billion that has been allocated in bursaries and student loans for the 2015/16 financial year.

Ever since its inception in 1991, NSFAS – which was previously known as the Tertiary Education Fund of South Africa (TEFSA), has awarded approximately R50 billion in loans and bursaries to about 1.5 million students.

The NSFAS budget is aimed to provide 205 000 university student loans and bursaries and 200 000 TVET college bursaries during the current financial year.

The Deputy Minister said that the National Development Plan (NDP) proposes that all students who qualify for NSFAS are provided with access to full funding through loans and bursaries to cover the costs of tuition, books, accommodation and other living expenses.

He said the White Paper for Post-School Education and Training, which Minister Blade Nzimande released last year, makes a commitment to progressively introduce free education for the poor in South Africa.

“The outcomes and recommendations from the policy dialogue will feed into a review of the NSFAS Act which is planned to be completed by March 2017,” he said.

The Deputy Minister also said that while the department, together with NSFAS, would continue to lobby for additional funding, he called on fund managers attending the conference to ensure that all monies from the department and donors are effectively administered.

“The department has found evidence of corruption in the application of NSFAS loans and bursaries within the system.

“Given the limited financial resources and the demand for financial aid from poor and needy students of the opportunity to further studies, but also threatens the stability of the entire higher education and training sector,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za]]>
The Deputy Minister said this to delegates of the 2015 Financial Aid Conference at the Cape Sun Southern Sun hotel on Monday in a speech read by the department’s Pearl Whittle in his absentia.

He said while government’s aim was to provide fee-free education for the poor through the NSFAS loan and bursary scheme, the reality was that there were insufficient funds to support all needy and deserving students.

“A policy dialogue on student financial aid involving the Department of Higher and Education Training, NSFAS, Higher Education South Africa, the South African Students Union, the Council on Higher Education, National Treasury, the Department of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation and the Chairpersons of Council has therefore been constituted.

“This will inform the development of improved policy and regulations to govern the NSFAS, especially the development of a sustainable process for allocating the limited funds available for poor students to access higher education,” he said.

The Deputy Minister said this as the department announced during its Budget Vote that NSFAS had a budget of R9.5 billion that has been allocated in bursaries and student loans for the 2015/16 financial year.

Ever since its inception in 1991, NSFAS – which was previously known as the Tertiary Education Fund of South Africa (TEFSA), has awarded approximately R50 billion in loans and bursaries to about 1.5 million students.

The NSFAS budget is aimed to provide 205 000 university student loans and bursaries and 200 000 TVET college bursaries during the current financial year.

The Deputy Minister said that the National Development Plan (NDP) proposes that all students who qualify for NSFAS are provided with access to full funding through loans and bursaries to cover the costs of tuition, books, accommodation and other living expenses.

He said the White Paper for Post-School Education and Training, which Minister Blade Nzimande released last year, makes a commitment to progressively introduce free education for the poor in South Africa.

“The outcomes and recommendations from the policy dialogue will feed into a review of the NSFAS Act which is planned to be completed by March 2017,” he said.

The Deputy Minister also said that while the department, together with NSFAS, would continue to lobby for additional funding, he called on fund managers attending the conference to ensure that all monies from the department and donors are effectively administered.

“The department has found evidence of corruption in the application of NSFAS loans and bursaries within the system.

“Given the limited financial resources and the demand for financial aid from poor and needy students of the opportunity to further studies, but also threatens the stability of the entire higher education and training sector,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-New-schools-for-learners-with-special-educational-needs Thu, 02 Jul 2015 10:36:08 +0000 Newsroom]]> https://www.teach-the-brain.org/forums/Thread-New-schools-for-learners-with-special-educational-needs
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Briefing media on Friday, Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said that while he took a decision last week to close the school, he has since withdrawn that decision.

The MEC informed the management of Curro Roodeplaat Primary of this decision, upon which the management of Curro Holdings requested an emergency meeting to discuss the matter.

He held a meeting with the CEO and a Board Member of Curro Holdings on Wednesday, wherein the management of Curro Holdings pleaded with the MEC not to withdraw the operating licence of Curro Roodeplaat.

“They assured me that racial segregation does not form part of their policies and that corrective measures will be taken against any school affiliated to the company that practices segregation,” said the MEC.

He said the Curro Holdings management undertook to make interventions with regard to Curro Roodeplaat, such as replacing the existing executive head of Curro Roodeplaat Primary whilst the management structure at the school will be expanded to include a new operational head.

“A diversity consultant will be appointed to assist the school with any matters relating to transformation and diversity at the school,” said the MEC.

He said Curro Holdings acknowledged his questions regarding employment equity, especially with regards to the small number of black educators among Curro staff.

“In this regard, Curro welcomed the MEC’s offer that the department would assist where necessary with the recruitment and selection suitably qualified educators to achieve employment equity targets.

“Curro Holding committed that, in future schools trips, learners will be transported together and will not be separated according to language or race,” the MEC said.

He said the department has already met with Public Investment Commission (PIC), Human Rights Commission (HRC) and other relevant stakeholders, and the lawyer’s letter sent by Curro Roodeplaat Primary to the parents that took the video will be withdrawn.

“On the basis of this commitment by Curro Holdings, the department has suspended its plans to withdraw the licence of the school pending the implementation of the above undertakings by Curro Holdings. The Company has been given until the end of October 2015 to implement these resolutions,” said the MEC. - SAnews.gov.za]]>
Briefing media on Friday, Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said that while he took a decision last week to close the school, he has since withdrawn that decision.

The MEC informed the management of Curro Roodeplaat Primary of this decision, upon which the management of Curro Holdings requested an emergency meeting to discuss the matter.

He held a meeting with the CEO and a Board Member of Curro Holdings on Wednesday, wherein the management of Curro Holdings pleaded with the MEC not to withdraw the operating licence of Curro Roodeplaat.

“They assured me that racial segregation does not form part of their policies and that corrective measures will be taken against any school affiliated to the company that practices segregation,” said the MEC.

He said the Curro Holdings management undertook to make interventions with regard to Curro Roodeplaat, such as replacing the existing executive head of Curro Roodeplaat Primary whilst the management structure at the school will be expanded to include a new operational head.

“A diversity consultant will be appointed to assist the school with any matters relating to transformation and diversity at the school,” said the MEC.

He said Curro Holdings acknowledged his questions regarding employment equity, especially with regards to the small number of black educators among Curro staff.

“In this regard, Curro welcomed the MEC’s offer that the department would assist where necessary with the recruitment and selection suitably qualified educators to achieve employment equity targets.

“Curro Holding committed that, in future schools trips, learners will be transported together and will not be separated according to language or race,” the MEC said.

He said the department has already met with Public Investment Commission (PIC), Human Rights Commission (HRC) and other relevant stakeholders, and the lawyer’s letter sent by Curro Roodeplaat Primary to the parents that took the video will be withdrawn.

“On the basis of this commitment by Curro Holdings, the department has suspended its plans to withdraw the licence of the school pending the implementation of the above undertakings by Curro Holdings. The Company has been given until the end of October 2015 to implement these resolutions,” said the MEC. - SAnews.gov.za]]>