Unregistered schools face closure
Comments Principal of Everest College of Excellence Lindela Dlamini is handed an official letter to shut down the schools by Sibusiso Zwane. Photo by Bulelwa Ginindza.
THE Mpumalanga education department is on a drive to shut down unregistered independent schools in the province.
On Wednesday, 12 May, department officials and the police closed down Everest College of Excellence in Msholozi outside White River after it was found to be operating illegally.
The college, which was established in 2018, had 102 pupils and 18 staff members.
Acting chief director Sibusiso Zwane told Daily Sun they did not want to compromise the quality of education.
Mpumalanga Department of Education
The independent school offered classes between Grade RRR and Grade 7.
The department has urged parents to start applying at nearby schools.
The Mpumalanga Department of Education and police have shut down an independent primary school operating illegally.
Everest College of Excellence in the Mbombela Circuit, Ehlanzeni District, was shut down by the department on Wednesday for operating without being registered. The operation of illegal schools is very disruptive as it affects not only the children and their parents, but ultimately affects the smooth running of the teaching and learning programme within circuits and districts. It is on that note that we advise parents to check the legality of any institution before they enlist or register their children, said Education MEC Bonakele Majuba.