SECTION27 update on Limpopo textbook delivery 2014
With the start of the 2014 academic year, SECTION27 has been monitoring the state of textbook delivery to schools across Limpopo. While we are not able to follow up individually…
SECTION27 launches “The 2012 Limpopo Textbook Crisis” case study
SECTION27 recently commissioned a case study on the Limpopo textbooks saga written by Faranaaz Veriava. “This publication documents the many facets of the case of Section 27 & Others v…
SECTION27 SUBMISSION ON SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION INTERIM REPORT AND UPDATE ON LIMPOPO TEXTBOOK DELIVERY
On 30 April 2013 the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) published an interim report of its investigation into the delivery of learner teacher support materials (LTSM), including textbooks and workbooks, across South Africa. SECTION27 made its submission to the SAHRC on 14 May 2013.
Response from DBE Director-General on textbook delivery
The Director-General of Basic Education has provided a response to the queries raised by SECTION27 about on-going textbook shortages.
Letter to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education
SECTION27 has written a letter to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education requesting a hearing into the Limpopo education crisis. Read more…
LIMPOPO SCHOOLS STILL EXPERIENCING TEXTBOOK SHORTAGES
SECTION27 has sent a letter of demand to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in relation to substantial textbook shortages for the 2013 academic year.
Copy of Judgment by Judge Kollapen in North Gauteng High Court
SECTION27 has recently obtained the judgment (see below) handed down on 4 October 2012, by Kollapen J in the North Gauteng High Court. The judgment relates to an application brought by SECTION27, Hanyani Thomo Secondary School and Lutandale Primary School, represented by the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS).
UPDATE ON TEXTBOOK DELIVERY FOR 2013
15 December 2012 marks the deadline for the delivery of textbooks to Limpopo schools for Grades 4, 5, 6 and 11 for 2013. This court-imposed deadline follows a failure by the Department of Basic Education and the Limpopo Department of Education to deliver textbooks to Limpopo schools for most of the 2012 academic year. Grades 4, 5, 6 and 11 will be starting the CAPS syllabus next year.
HAVE YOU RECEIVED YOUR TEXTBOOKS AND WORKBOOKS FOR 2013?
To assist the DBE to keep its promise we urge all school governing bodies (SGBs), learner organisations, parents and unions of teachers to report any shortages or incorrect delivery of these materials to the nearest office of the DBE. Also, send your reports to the one of the following organisations who will be monitoring the DBE’s progress with delivery of books.
DBE files affidavit on textbook delivery for 2013
As required by the order of the North Gauteng High Court of 4 October 2012, the Department of Basic Education filed an affidavit on 31 October 2012 detailing the steps taken to ensure timeous delivery of textbooks to the CAPS grades for next year.
DBE TELLS COURT ALL BOOKS NOW DELIVERED IN LIMPOPO
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has today filed an affidavit with the North Gauteng High Court in which it states that it has delivered all outstanding CAPS textbooks in Limpopo. A copy of the affidavit is attached below