Parents close Soweto school over infrastructure concerns
The school has operated from temporary containers since the area was established
Parents at Khulanolwazi Primary School in Braamfisher, Soweto, have halted operations at the school due to dissatisfaction with the inadequate infrastructure. The parents claim the poor state of the facilities creates an unsafe environment for the learners. Despite raising their concerns with the Gauteng Education Department, their requests have allegedly been disregarded.
The school has been operating from temporary containers since its establishment, and the parents are now demanding permanent classrooms, enhanced sanitation, and improved sporting facilities. Tshepo Matshele, one of the parents, describes the conditions as "deplorable" and asserts that the students are not receiving an adequate education due to the substandard environment.
The parents are frustrated by the alleged broken promises of the MEC, who they believe has failed to address the issues since vowing to send inspectors to the school. As a result, they are taking a stand by closing the school, expressing a need for brick and mortar structures, functional toilets, and adequate sporting facilities for the children's well-being.
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