Education MEC Debbie Schäfer made an about-turn on the cancellation of scholar transport in Beaufort West. CapeTimesSA
The department said pupils lived closer than 5km, but parents, teachers and principals disputed it.
“I have decided to uphold the appeal of a WCED decision to cancel the learner transport route in Beaufort West, and the transport route will be reinstated with immediate effect While there are pedestrian crossings over the N1, no traffic officers were there at the time we arrived, just after 7am. “You can tell by how she operates that she has no interest in schools that are in the townships and farms. The department is playing hide-and-seek about issues that are of paramount in importance in the community. As disadvantaged communities, we will continue demanding a better life,” Kilani said.“We caution against the arbitrary cancellation occurring again.
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