Yet another curriculum and another promise to fix pit latrine toilets? Give us more, minister
Published on July 17, 2024 at 21:54
Minister Siviwe Gwarube recently delivered her Basic Education Budget Vote speech for the 2024/5 fiscal year, which left many feeling underwhelmed. Despite being new to the role and facing fiscal challenges, Gwarube is tasked with navigating an existing five-year planning cycle without additional funds.
Her acknowledgment of “extremely difficult fiscal conditions” raises concerns about the government’s ability to address critical issues such as inadequate school facilities like pit latrine toilets. With promises often unfulfilled, the public demands more concrete actions and innovative solutions from the minister.
As stakeholders in education seek meaningful progress, Gwarube’s leadership will be tested in finding sustainable ways to improve the quality of education in South Africa. The future of the country’s education system hangs in the balance, waiting to see if this new minister can deliver on her promises.