99% of public schools in the Eastern Cape arenât properly fenced â and pit latrines abound May 03, 2021, 09:04 PM
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Most schools in the Eastern Cape fail to meet
the minimum norms and standards set under the South African Schools Act.
Only 1% of schools in the province have adequate
fencing which protects learners, teachers, and classrooms against violence
and vandalism.
The province also accounts for 45% of schools
in the South Africa which rely solely on pit latrine toilets.
Making matters worse, vital school
infrastructure projects have been halted due to a lack of funding.