The Minister of Primary Training, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, at present knowledgeable Parliament that the Sanitation Acceptable for Training (SAFE) initiative has now efficiently eradicated over 93% of recognized pit bogs in public colleges throughout the nation.
This important milestone marks a essential step towards guaranteeing that each one learners have entry to protected and dignified sanitation services. Regardless of the extreme fiscal constraints dealing with the fundamental training sector, the Division has remained resolute in its dedication to assembly the deadline set by President Cyril Ramaphosa to eradicate unsafe sanitation in colleges by 31 March 2025.
The progress made to date displays the collaborative efforts of nationwide and provincial training departments, the non-public sector, and growth companions who’ve performed a vital position in fast-tracking the supply of safer bogs.
Whereas substantial strides have been made, the Minister introduced that DBE will intensify efforts to make sure full compliance and she’s going to conduct web site visits within the Japanese Cape and Limpopo, the 2 provinces most affected by the legacy of unsafe sanitation infrastructure.
The Minister’s visits will enable for first-hand monitoring of the ultimate section of implementation and direct engagement with communities, faculty management, and implementing brokers to make sure that all remaining initiatives are accomplished as scheduled.
The Division acknowledges the continued challenges posed by finances constraints, infrastructure backlogs, and rising building prices. Nonetheless, the eradication of pit rest room infrastructure backlog stays a non-negotiable precedence, and all efforts are being made to make sure that each learner in South Africa has entry to protected and hygienic faculty sanitation.
The Division will proceed to offer common updates on progress as we method the March 31 deadline and stays dedicated to transparency and accountability in delivering on this essential mandate.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Division of Primary Training: Republic of South Africa.
