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The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) recognises that school governing bodies (SGBs) will take all reasonable measures to supplement the resources supplied by the state in order to improve the quality of education provided by the school to all its learners. |
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However, many schools are entering into partnerships with private entities for the use of the school property without following the procedure as prescribed in Circular 0032/2012. |
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The unlawful disposal of waste and removal of sand from a school has resulted in the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning imposing an administrative fine of R250 000.00 (two hundred and fifty thousand rand) on the WCED. |
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The WCED was also sued by a private entity that entered into a lease agreement with a school for an unapproved project. The case is still pending. |
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The WCED was requested to upgrade the electricity supply at a school that entered into an unapproved lease agreement with a cellular provider. The school allowed the cellular provider to use the school’s electricity supply and it is now spending more on electricity than the rental income. |
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The WCED has therefore decided to act against those SGBs who ignore the content of the relevant circulars relating to the use of school property. |
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Your co-operation in this matter is appreciated. |
SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2014:02:02
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