In Conversation With Zama Ntshona - ATM National Spokesperson
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The African Transformation Movement (ATM) expresses its deep dissatisfaction with the ongoing failures of leadership and management within the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The recent decision by the National Department of Basic Education (NDBE) to withhold the fourth transfer of the Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG) is a stark reminder of the incompetence that has marred educational governance in the province. This withholding of R529.8 million is a direct consequence of the Eastern Cape Directorate's inability to adhere to the stipulations of the Division of Revenue Act (DORA) 2025, a failure that continues to subject our students to inhumane conditions unfit for learning.
The evidence is overwhelming: Eastern Cape schools are plagued by dilapidated infrastructure, with over 1,000 classrooms reported as unsafe and nearly 40% of schools lacking basic services such as electricity and running water. The province has one of the highest student-to-teacher ratios in the country, with reports indicating that some classrooms accommodate more than 50 students at a time.
The evidence is overwhelming: Eastern Cape schools are plagued by dilapidated infrastructure, with over 1,000 classrooms reported as unsafe and nearly 40% of schools lacking basic services such as electricity and running water. The province has one of the highest student-to-teacher ratios in the country, with reports indicating that some classrooms accommodate more than 50 students at a time.
