1. Approval has been granted for an increase in the following bursaries with effect from 1 April 2009:
1.1 The maximum boarding bursaries payable to needy learners in hostels attached to ordinary public schools has been increased from R5 174.00 to R5 640.00 per learner per annum;
1.2 The maximum private boarding and transport bursaries payable to needy learners in the West Coast, Cape Winelands, Eden & Central Karoo and Overberg education districts has been increased from R1 206.00 to R1 315.00 per learner per annum.

N.B. All of the above bursaries are calculated according to the approved means test and criteria set out in Circulars 0143/1998 of 6 November 1998 and 0029/2001 of 13 March 2001.
2. Approval has also been granted for increases in the following personnel subsidies with effect from 1 April 2009:
2.1 The personnel subsidy payable to ordinary public schools with an enrolment of fewer than 201 learners for the purchase of administrative and cleaning services has been increased from R346.00 to R377.00 per learner per annum;
2.2 The personnel subsidy payable to public hostels with an enrolment of fewer than 50 boarders for the purchase of nutrition and cleaning services has been increased from R4 800.00 to R5 232.00 per learner per annum;
2.3 The personnel subsidy payable to church or private hostels for the purchase of nutrition and cleaning services has been increased from R1 208.00 to R1 317.00 per learner per annum.
3. Please bring the content of this circular to the attention of members of the governing body and all others concerned.


SIGNED: LJ ELY
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2009:07:22